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Adverb
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But overall, he’s clearly put in some work on the whole public speaking thing.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
28 June 2025 -
However, any new editor in chief, particularly, one with this much visibility on their first issue — wants to make their mark and wants to clearly establish their vision with that first cover.—
A Martínez,
NPR,
27 June 2025
Adverb
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But the mouse example obviously took a big assist via the manipulation of egg cells in culture before being implanted in a mouse.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
23 June 2025
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And, obviously, those who have a fish or seafood allergy should definitely steer clear.—
Christina Pérez,
Vogue,
23 June 2025
Adverb
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Investor confidence is evidently reflected in the stock’s elevated valuation—but with greater height comes a steeper potential fall.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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While no March firings at the park had been confirmed, staff reductions at other National Park Service sites evidently played a role in the shorter hours here.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 June 2025
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But with the Trump administration apparently less committed to driving ceasefire negotiations, the conflict seems likely to drag on through the end of the year and into 2026.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
29 June 2025
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That footage, shot by a bystander and obtained by ABC 7, shows federal agents in tactical vests and masks smashing the windows of a large white pickup truck before apparently pulling out a man from inside.—
Libor Jany,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2025
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