as in extremely
to a great degree
that's some seriously good pie
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According to Curtis, this would have been the moment to halt the peace talks so the Taliban would understand how seriously America took attacks on its mission precisely at the time negotiations were underway.
—Bob Kustra, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2025
My son’s a big kid and seriously pushing it on the two-year-old lap baby limit.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2025
But the backlash, plus a plagiarism scandal, ultimately led her to resign, with Jewish organizations agreeing the nation’s oldest, wealthiest and most prestigious university wasn’t taking antisemitism seriously enough.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 1 May 2025
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Sara Coughlin, SELF, 1 May 2025
According to Curtis, this would have been the moment to halt the peace talks so the Taliban would understand how seriously America took attacks on its mission precisely at the time negotiations were underway.
—Bob Kustra, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2025
My son’s a big kid and seriously pushing it on the two-year-old lap baby limit.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2025
But the backlash, plus a plagiarism scandal, ultimately led her to resign, with Jewish organizations agreeing the nation’s oldest, wealthiest and most prestigious university wasn’t taking antisemitism seriously enough.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 1 May 2025
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Buy something fun and extremely nerdy Lots of places discount their Star Wars merch and/or release exclusives on May 4, and StarWars.com has a roundup of all the coolest stuff, from Chewbacca flannel shirts and Hoth mini backpacks to a Grogu ring and R2-D2 Clip Charm.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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This moisturizing sunscreen is extremely hydrating, thanks to familiar ingredients such as ectoin, hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and red algae—and, depending on your skin type, can satisfy both a.m. moisturizer and sunscreen steps.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
2 May 2025
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Our minds, for all their attunement to the nuances of the physical world—the subtle shifts in light, the micro-expressions that move on the faces of other people—are not terribly adept at perceiving those distinctions through the filters of airwaves and screens.—
Megan Garber,
The Atlantic,
29 Apr. 2025
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This price isn't terribly juicy, hence the recommendation to wager a half-unit instead of a full unit.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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Chobani broke ground on a very, very big natural foods plant in Rome, New York, after Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a press conference about the company's long-term investment late last month.—
Amy Neff Roth,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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The very next image was a screenshot from her clothing website, with four models wearing various Valley designs.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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Within the first 100 days of his second administration President Donald Trump has been incredibly busy, implementing major changes from enacting tariffs to targeting diversity initiatives.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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Most importantly, Brian was an incredibly loving father to our two sons and will be greatly missed.—
Katrina Kaufman,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2025
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Having potentially too many high-end offensive defensemen can lead to some issues, including disagreements on utilization (only one defenseman is usually on the top power play), contract disputes (production is what usually leads to money) and would even possibly open them up to offer sheets.—
Scott Powers,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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The natural world is finally blooming, and spring TV is starting to look pretty vibrant, too.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
30 Apr. 2025
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Capponi also encourages celebrity entrepreneurs to really nail down understanding their supply chain.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2025
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To empower [children] in that way is really important.—
Ellen Sturm Niz,
Parents,
22 Apr. 2025
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But that same process is highly flawed and produces some troubled players.—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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Informed decision making and open communication are highly valued by many employees, and greater transparency reduces uncertainty, creating a more cohesive and trusting work environment.—
Mona Andrews,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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The lefty has struck out 16 batters in 11 innings so far.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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What are the most important experiences in your life so far?—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Seriously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seriously. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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