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Adverb
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And even so, she was allowed to give Benadryl, according to the filing.—
Olivia Lloyd,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2025 -
But even so, Songs From the Vault still claims one of the top debuts of the week, coming in as the tenth-highest new title on the roster.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Morrissey, however, told PEOPLE that Williams never scheduled her new medical evaluation.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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In March, however, the garden is just emerging from winter.—
Jeanette Marantos,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2025
Adverb
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That may still be true, but Forefront was most certainly at the forefront of FBI's finale, nearly pulling off a coup that would've put it (and the group's recruits inside the Bureau) at the head of the agency.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
21 May 2025
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Since her escape, Colleen has attempted to live a normal life, though the impact of her captivity still remains with her.—
Makena Gera,
People.com,
20 May 2025
Adverb
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This time, though, the 27-year-old Dallas resident organized it largely on his own – with the help of a travel agent – as a surprise to celebrate her graduation from pharmacy school.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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The lead was earned as much as gifted by Leafs-in-the-box, though, as Florida led 15-4 in first-period shots, with only Woll’s play keeping the Cats’ lead minimal.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2025
Adverb
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But the noise that greeted Arteta’s strike will live long in the memory nevertheless.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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They nevertheless could be inspired by their men’s team who reached the semi-finals of their first-ever European Championship nine years ago in France.—
Asif Burhan,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
Adverb
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The folk music that influenced Dylan’s early career came before his time but spoke to him nonetheless, not unlike how his early music has resonated with subsequent generations.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2025
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An undersized linebacker, Paul (6-0, 222 with 29 7/8-inch arms) nonetheless showed plenty of twitch and IQ in the middle of Ole Miss’ defense last season, after beginning his career at Arkansas.—
Nick Baumgardner,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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“Per contra.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/per%20contra. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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