well-nigh

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Recent Examples of well-nigh Right now, though, a coherent A.I. policy seems well-nigh inconceivable. John Cassidy, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025 In my book, Peter Seidler was a model citizen, a well-nigh heroic one. Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 21 Nov. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-nigh
Adverb
  • When a tariff bill for almost $11,000 arrived without warning, Robert Keeley reached for one of his last financial lifelines and cashed in 1.83 million American Express reward points to pay it.
    Jim Edwards, Fortune, 1 July 2025
  • But the absurd has become almost predictable at this point.
    Stephen Marche, The Atlantic, 1 July 2025
Adverb
  • But now, with not just musicians but the wider world worried about recession (or worse?), these Depression anthems felt practically ripe on the vine.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 22 June 2025
  • In one study, drivers of expensive cars practically aimed at pedestrians.
    Pat Beall, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 June 2025
Adverb
  • Blank check companies are on track this year to raise $25 billion, a nearly 85% drop from 2021, but a total Kwasnick thinks is more sustainable.
    Luisa Beltran, Fortune, 1 July 2025
  • Citing industry research, the company said that between June and December of 2024, there were nearly 6,000 intentional attacks on critical communications infrastructure.
    Dade Hayes, Deadline, 1 July 2025
Adverb
  • The camera and Internet connection were set up in case the Wild somehow regained a first-round pick and could welcome a new player virtually.
    Michael Russo, New York Times, 28 June 2025
  • By 2028, the firm predicts that 15% of routine business decisions will be made autonomously by AI agents—up from virtually zero in 2024.
    Sol Rashidi, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025

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