basically

Example Sentences

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“Trump’s plan was basically to relitigate the terms of the nuclear deal.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

I have been asking them to provide accounting, but they are basically saying that was my mother’s business and they can’t disclose her last statement to me.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

“I just have to say ... basically a star is born,” said Lindsay, grinning.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

Postal Service and Social Security Administration basically said they were still figuring out what the order means for them.

From Salon • May 16, 2026

My friend Erma from work basically adopted our girls.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson