basically
Example Sentences
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“They basically prefer stability over everything else,” Citrinowicz said, referring to Gulf states like Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026
“I think the right way to do it is to actually give away the seat at cost — so zero gross margin — and basically charge for the work.”
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 1, 2026
The couple had already met with several lawyers, who told them her case “was basically impossible.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
"And basically, we created an internal cool room."
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
“You said Mamá is a flower, so she is basically good to us,” Velia said.
From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall
