as in usually
according to the usual course of things
prairie dogs typically live in open spaces
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The paint scheme will also be applied to C-32 aircraft typically reserved for high-ranking White House officials, including Vice President JD Vance.
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David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 18 Feb. 2026
On the Gregorian calendar, used by most Christian denominations, Easter typically falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the spring equinox, known as the Paschal Full Moon.
—Chris Sims, Louisville Courier Journal, 18 Feb. 2026
Franconeri introduced the game at the Evanston Public Library by airing a few YouTube clips of how people more typically debate today.
—Jeff Banowetz, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
The spectacle is short-lived, typically lasting only a couple of weeks in mid- to late-February.
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 18 Feb. 2026
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David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 18 Feb. 2026
On the Gregorian calendar, used by most Christian denominations, Easter typically falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the spring equinox, known as the Paschal Full Moon.
—Chris Sims, Louisville Courier Journal, 18 Feb. 2026
Franconeri introduced the game at the Evanston Public Library by airing a few YouTube clips of how people more typically debate today.
—Jeff Banowetz, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
The spectacle is short-lived, typically lasting only a couple of weeks in mid- to late-February.
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 18 Feb. 2026
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The retail price for a standard pack of Pokémon cards is usually around $5 for 10 cards — though, much like hunting for shiny Pokémon, successfully purchasing a new pack may require some luck, strategy and patience as the cards have exploded in value in recent years.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Live musicians will play, usually country or Cajun French music, featuring instruments like accordions and fiddles.—
Carlie Procell,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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This leads to bleeding, pain, and infection, as well as an inability to chew food normally.—
Dr. John De Jong,
Boston Herald,
15 Feb. 2026
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Her writing engaged pretty directly with conversations pop stars aren’t normally invited to be part of — and people were paying attention.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Typically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/typically. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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