basically
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But if you live in America, or if you’ve even been privy to the country’s culture over the last century — Americentrism basically ensures that — Emma’s admission won’t come as a shock.
From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026
“Every unit is an end unit. You basically live in your own house, and you have a backyard, which a lot of townhomes don’t,” he said.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026
Confidential IPOs are basically a draft of the filing used by companies going public that outlines the business, risks, and recent performance.
From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026
John Barnard, a wetland specialist, said: "There are historical records of swallowtails right across East Yorkshire. So bringing milk parsley back basically puts things in place for where they originally lived."
From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026
“I’d like to study botany. Which is basically a fancy way of saying plant science.”
From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy
