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as in extremely
to a great degree
the team has vastly improved in the course of the season
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as in highly
to a large extent or degree
vastly underestimated the cost of advertising the new product
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Recent Examples of vastly
Meanwhile, those local efforts have vastly narrowed the number of people who still work at or below the federal minimum wage: Just 1.1% of U.S. workers reported doing so in 2023, an all-time low, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Maria Gracia Santillana Linares, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Allowing employees the space to process the election results and opening conversations about how employees are feeling could lead to disputes, disagreements and discord, especially if there are employees with vastly different political views.
—Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
The idea of home resonated even more throughout the pandemic, as the curatorial team invited contributors with vastly different practices to ruminate on this year’s theme.
—Jacoba Urist, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Nov. 2024
Given Washington's global importance and the vastly different outlooks of the candidates, U.S. allies and enemies alike must prepare not only for two different Americas, but two different worlds.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Maria Gracia Santillana Linares, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Allowing employees the space to process the election results and opening conversations about how employees are feeling could lead to disputes, disagreements and discord, especially if there are employees with vastly different political views.
—Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
The idea of home resonated even more throughout the pandemic, as the curatorial team invited contributors with vastly different practices to ruminate on this year’s theme.
—Jacoba Urist, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Nov. 2024
Given Washington's global importance and the vastly different outlooks of the candidates, U.S. allies and enemies alike must prepare not only for two different Americas, but two different worlds.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Incumbent Carmen Montano and Councilmember Hon Lien are locked in an extremely close mayoral race in Milpitas.Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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At first, the girls are only in danger of being forced to listen to one man’s extremely pretentious opinions about religion, philosophy, culture, and yes, pop music, which is terrifying in itself.Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 7 Nov. 2024
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But though ruthlessly efficient at killing off some frog species, the fungus is highly vulnerable to heat: Temperatures above 30 degrees Celsius (about 85 degrees Fahrenheit) slow disease progression.Martin J. Kernan, Discover Magazine, 16 Nov. 2024
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And last month the board approved a contract for separate legal counsel from the county office — a move that is highly unusual for education offices, Fine said.Molly Gibbs, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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Buck Bedding Areas Buck bedding areas are incredibly productive spots throughout the early season, pre-rut, and late season.Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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The lineup is an incredibly solid mix of Latin music styles, ranging from regional Mexican to various kinds of pop.Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Additionally, antibiotic treatments can also greatly impact the environment.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
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Whereas cases of the STI in newborns increased by 30% annually in recent years — greatly alarming public health experts — the upward trend has decelerated.Benjamin Ryan, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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That gives us very little clarity as to who the Best New Artist front-runner is.Justin Curto, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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In California’s 49th congressional district, the latest returns from the secretary of state showed Levin holding onto only a very slight lead over Republican challenger Matt Gunderson.Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Orange County Register, 7 Nov. 2024
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But there is something terribly wrong with a friend who brings an uninvited guest, especially one who openly criticizes the host and the food.Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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The trailer below shows Daryl and Carol back on the trail in new locations, meeting new groups including people dancing around some burning effigy not looking terribly sane.Paul Tassi, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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That beauty adorns a much more capable drive than the Seagate models mentioned above.PCMAG, PCMAG, 17 Nov. 2024
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The Buffs had four sacks for -29 yards, five hurries on top of that, and limited Wilson to a 53% competition rate, a percentage that was much lower in the first half before the freshman settled in.Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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Gift cards, too, are simply cash by another name, only restricted to specific stores.Allie Volpe, Vox, 19 Nov. 2024
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Keith has turned Danni down too many times and can feel the tension from her.Emma Soren, Vulture, 19 Nov. 2024
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“Vastly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vastly. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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