as in pretty
to some degree or extent
you've been acting sort of funny all week
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But even if that doesn't end up being realistic, this is still a pretty neat bit of physics.—
Andrew Cunningham,
ArsTechnica,
14 Aug. 2025 -
But the Panthers’ defense looked pretty strong against the run.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Ether has been trading within a relatively modest range recently, fluctuating between $3,300 and $3,800 in August following a big month where notable government developments helped boost regulatory clarity for the crypto space.—
Charles Lloyd Bovaird II,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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However, using a relatively small 93 kWh battery does inevitably reduce the Evija’s range.—
Tim Pitt,
Robb Report,
6 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Tanner, who is quite religious, was doing the latter.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Most of the utensils were pretty cheap, quite worn, and really should have been tossed a long time ago—including my black plastic spatula.—
Mark Marino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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What's more, the planet apparently orbits at a distance from the star where temperatures might be cozy enough for life, according to a pair of reports accepted by The Astrophysical Journal Letters.—
Nell Greenfieldboyce,
NPR,
7 Aug. 2025
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That figure was large enough to send the set to No. 28 on the Billboard 200, the main albums list that accounts for overall consumption.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Texas Republicans argue that this is not about race but rather about political parties.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
5 Aug. 2025
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Good systems don’t replace people, but rather free people to build relationships, innovate solutions and transform lives.—
Edwrin Sutton,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Under new head coach Mike Vrabel, the Patriots used the pick in somewhat surprising fashion, taking a running back with the 38th overall selection.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Aug. 2025
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Calling Weapons’ ending a victory is perhaps somewhat generous, what with the matter of all the dead people left to account for, even Gladys.—
Andy Crump,
Time,
9 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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That mentality, in addition to so many of the transfers being older, fairly experienced players, has helped accelerate the adjustment process early on.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
5 Aug. 2025
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Allen has pitched to fairly even splits this season but is historically tougher on left-handed batters.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Sort of.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sort%20of. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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