as in heavily
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The event, co-sponsored by Loyola Marymount University and the Skirball Cultural Center, served as something of a political debut for Pratt, who launched his campaign on the one-year anniversary of the fire but since then has relied heavily on social media to get his message out.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026 -
Right-hander Huascar Brazobán has once again been relied on heavily early in the season, something that led to poor results from him in the middle of last year.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
7 May 2026
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In keeping with the ultra-luxury playbook, the property is now being held off the market deliberately.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
5 May 2026
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And in 2023, Wilson deliberately took a below-market extension to give the front office flexibility.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
5 May 2026
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Chinese sources familiar with the matter recently told CNN that Beijing cautiously views its adversary’s months-long conflict with Iran as having potentially strengthened its negotiating position.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
6 May 2026
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Now its 2026 races could have national importance, and both Republicans and Democrats are feeing cautiously optimistic.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
6 May 2026
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“Ploddingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ploddingly. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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