as in pretty
to some degree or extent
those sheets are kind of new, so use something else to cover the floor while painting
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Adverb
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For battered commercial broadcasters, who have been weathering an ongoing TV ad market storm since the pandemic, this sounds like pretty grim news.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
4 Apr. 2025 -
This pan is pretty middle of the pack performance-wise.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
4 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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By assessing areas that are densely populated but relatively underserved by current franchises, this analysis aims to identify the most promising locations for future NBA expansion.—
Giovanni Malloy,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Since welcoming Jack in August 2024, the couple has kept his life relatively private, sharing only a few glimpses of their growing family.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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There are few experiences that encapsulate the magic of New York City quite like seeing a Broadway show.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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None have made a splash quite like The Devonshire, a Georgian-era Soho boozer that publican Oisín Rogers, Charlie Carroll, and chef Ashley Palmer-Watts have transformed into one of the hottest tickets in town.—
Amiel Stanek,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
4 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Lucas Giolito, Brayan Bello, and Kutter Crawford are opening the year on the IL, a rather rough introduction for a rotation that is high on upside and low on durability.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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The Packers’ top three positions of need entering the 2025 NFL Draft are rather evident.—
Matt Schneidman,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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The sleek all-black upper, paired with black rubber pods on the outsole, embodies the sultry and timeless appeal of a black shoe versatile enough to be worn anywhere.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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While a show may sound good on paper, a myriad of factors can lead to the idea not transferring well enough to the screen to justify a full series order.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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There is no verification, but raiding parties are fairly regular.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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Then the Neighbor's Estranged Daughter Reaches Out The outburst deeply affected their father, who had only wanted to make sure both daughters were taken care of fairly.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
26 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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This time, her character is a human, Laurie Duffy, who's vacationing only somewhat successfully with two old friends (Michelle Monaghan's Jaclyn Lemon and Leslie Bibb's Kate Bohr).—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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The outfit once dominated the rankings, and somewhat surprisingly, the band isn’t far from the top of several lists this frame.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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