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Adverb
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When opportunities arise, whether lowly paid or not, we’re often left with no other choice than to take the role that pays meagerly.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
1 Sep. 2025 -
Fraser hopes against hope that this whole debacle will increase their tip, however meagerly.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
5 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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By Michael Sasso | Bloomberg Sales of new homes in the US were little changed in October but remain near the strongest pace since 2023 as builders lured anxious customers with price cuts and incentives.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
13 Jan. 2026
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For the full year, the FDRA added that footwear prices were little changed in 2025.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
13 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Start with a number that feels slightly uncomfortable and go up from there.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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Mallama noted that satellites in the Amazon Leo constellation (which used to be known as Project Kuiper) are significantly dimmer than the BlueBirds and slightly fainter than most Starlink satellites, which orbit at a lower altitude of around 300 miles (480 km).—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
25 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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With Morrissey still nominally running for reelection, Republicans were trying to recruit someone to run for DA… just in case.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
14 Jan. 2026
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Though there is nominally an estate tax today, Congress has not enacted a single provision to close loopholes in 35 years.—
Ray Madoff,
The Conversation,
17 Dec. 2025
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“Scantily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scantily. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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