essentially
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They’re essentially saying “If you want to see us, fly out.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
The dish — essentially Italian rice and peas — sits somewhere between risotto and stew, using both puréed and whole peas for texture and depth.
From Salon • May 12, 2026
“But the oil-price shock essentially messed that up,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026
Biden also introduced restrictions on Chinese firms, including tech giant Huawei, which was essentially ousted from the US over national security concerns.
From BBC • May 11, 2026
A CDO, in their view, was essentially just a pile of triple-B-rated mortgage bonds.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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