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basically

[bay-sik-lee] / ˈbeɪ sɪk li /


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“We’ve seen basically the best out of the bullpen,” Hernández said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 5, 2026

Macdonald recalls that when he graduated, there was basically no local space industry for him to join.

From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026

So you’ve got regulation and legislation basically foreclosed by Supreme Court decisions, and that leaves litigation.

From Slate ● Oct. 5, 2026

As this is basically unheard of, the anecdote plays great on a press tour.

From Salon ● Oct. 5, 2026

He’s just the worst kid in school, mean to basically everybody.

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman




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