Adverb
He felt somewhat awkward in his suit.
Our work has progressed somewhat.
The course is somewhat more difficult than I was told it would be.
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Adverb
Then came the showers and icy offerings from the somewhat ominous clouds.—Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 4 Apr. 2024 Jennifer Lopez is seated, sweaty and somewhat breathless, in her home gym.—Alex Zaragoza, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2024 But what was likely an enjoyable working Caribbean vacation for cast and crew proves somewhat labored for viewers.—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 4 Apr. 2024 The last solar eclipse was in 2017, and (somewhat famously) then-President Donald Trump stared directly at it bare eyed—a huge health concern.—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2024 Across the state line, things are done somewhat differently.—Randy Mason, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2024 Those qualities somewhat eclipse the central question of the wayward young granddaughter, which primarily serves as an excuse to watch Sugar work – sifting through sleazy, Hollywood-style dirty laundry – without really needing to drive the narrative.—Brian Lowry, CNN, 4 Apr. 2024 The response to the presentation was positive, if somewhat cynical, according to Angus.—Andy Greenberg, WIRED, 4 Apr. 2024 Bamboo: Great for sensitive skin, soft to the touch, somewhat stretchy, and breathable.—Phoebe Sklansky, Parents, 4 Apr. 2024
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