as in so
to a great degree
the hotel isn't that far from the beach
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Recent Examples of that
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Mar. 2026
However, to use the acclamation process HOAs must start their election activities at least 150 days before the election date, and many HOAs find planning that far ahead to be difficult.
—Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
National firms followed the highway into Boise and built on spec — that is, speculatively, betting on market conditions without a specific client in mind.
—Mark Dee
march 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
There appears to be a strong likelihood that if no one is able to come away with the majority of the vote, the primary will lead to a late May runoff between the top two finishers, carrying the potential that the incumbent Cornyn may not end up making it even that far.
—Hunter Woodall, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
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Adverb
It's consistently ranked one of the fastest growing cities in the country and crane—industrial, that is—might as well be the unofficial city bird.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Mar. 2026
However, to use the acclamation process HOAs must start their election activities at least 150 days before the election date, and many HOAs find planning that far ahead to be difficult.
—Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
National firms followed the highway into Boise and built on spec — that is, speculatively, betting on market conditions without a specific client in mind.
—Mark Dee
march 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
There appears to be a strong likelihood that if no one is able to come away with the majority of the vote, the primary will lead to a late May runoff between the top two finishers, carrying the potential that the incumbent Cornyn may not end up making it even that far.
—Hunter Woodall, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for that
Adverb
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Everything is so expensive most people cannot afford to stock up.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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Maybe the dress on her seems so effortless that people want to invent a way to complicate it.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Inspired by Norse mythology, the robot supported humanoid robotics research before returning to Johnson Space Center in Texas for further development and future planetary missions.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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The Trooper noticed signs of possible criminal activity during the stop and a K-9 unit from the Live Oak County Sheriff’s Office was called for further investigation, according to the release.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Physicists hunting for new superconductors often look for a very specific shape hidden in their data—a dome.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Mar. 2026
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Now, both teams head to the Big Ten tournament with opposite momentum and very different stakes, though any number of wins for UCLA can’t hurt its seeding come Selection Sunday.—
Sean Campbell,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Coincidentally, her breakthrough role was opposite The View host Whoopi Goldberg in 1993’s Sister Act 2.—
Kathleen Perricone,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Mar. 2026
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Check-in tables, workers and voting machines were divided by party, and red and blue arrows directed voters to opposite sides of the room, leaving them no choice but to pronounce affiliation.—
Jamie Landers,
Dallas Morning News,
4 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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To gather the critical data, researchers used the James Webb Space Telescope’s unique ability to detect extremely faint objects.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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Known for its extremely rough waters and rocky coastline, this remote section of the Namibian coast is not meant for sunbathers or scuba divers.—
Melanie van Zyl,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Boise State would hang around for the final two-minute period, which stretched to about 30 minutes of actual time, as both teams repeatedly sent each other to the free-throw line and called timeouts.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Mar. 2026
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There also have been several deaths in other Gulf countries.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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But this is a really costly thing for the country and the families that put their lives on the line and their spouses and their brothers and sisters.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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So really being very active in other countries to promote democracy, also freedom for independent journalism and media elsewhere.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Avalanches could travel farther downslope than usual and may run into areas traditionally thought of as safe.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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As of now, the highest probabilities for significant snow are maxed out generally from Interstate 70 and points south into northern West Virginia and northwest Maryland, with probabilities tapering off the farther north into KDKA's forecast area.—
Trey Fulbright,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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