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basically

[bey-sik-lee] / ˈbeɪ sɪk li /


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The road "is basically the backbone of Russian occupation in the south", Clément Molin, an analyst at the French-based think tank Atum Mundi, told the BBC.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

"Even if you don't know anything about basketball, you kind of get into that atmosphere, that vibe. People go crazy, basically."

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

“To win in basically my backyard would be super cool,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Very basically, there are two procedures by which a person can receive permanent residence: If they are abroad, they can go through a U.S.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

It’s basically Denny’s fault for bragging so much about them.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila




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