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as in diversely
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as in irregularly
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Recent Examples of variously
Craddock writes this because it was variously believed that the spirit was medicinal (nope), poisonous (not especially) or hallucinogenic (not even close).
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Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 12 Oct. 2024
During the debate, Vance variously blamed migrants, mental health, and school buildings themselves for the high rates of gun violence, while dismissing the ease of access to gun ownership.
—David Gilbert, WIRED, 2 Oct. 2024
The fashion industry is variously ranked as one of the worst environmental offenders.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024
From there, a procession of delicate youth and the not so young slowly and gracefully navigated the space in black lace dresses variously trimmed with a flower, and a trailing train in its wake, while another might have a black leather harness over it.
—Mark Holgate, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2024
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Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 12 Oct. 2024
During the debate, Vance variously blamed migrants, mental health, and school buildings themselves for the high rates of gun violence, while dismissing the ease of access to gun ownership.
—David Gilbert, WIRED, 2 Oct. 2024
The fashion industry is variously ranked as one of the worst environmental offenders.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024
From there, a procession of delicate youth and the not so young slowly and gracefully navigated the space in black lace dresses variously trimmed with a flower, and a trailing train in its wake, while another might have a black leather harness over it.
—Mark Holgate, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for variously
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Other supplements may be used more sporadically, like a protein supplement when your appetite is low.Shushy Rita Setrakian MS, RD, Verywell Health, 31 Oct. 2024
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Popocatépetl is a stratovolcano that came back to life in 1994 after 50 years of dormancy, and has been sporadically erupting ever since, with a notable uptick in activity since 2005.Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024
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What’s seldom discussed are the courts themselves which, sure, follow strict dimensions, but can possess variances other than surface.Maya Ibbitson, Architectural Digest, 4 Nov. 2024
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His supporters seldom mention any unusual qualities such as charisma, infallibility, or wisdom.Fred Weir, The Christian Science Monitor, 31 Oct. 2024
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Gutierrez’s ruling was stunning since judges rarely grant judgments as a matter law following a jury’s verdict.Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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The Israeli military rarely comments on individual strikes.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Variously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/variously. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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