essentially
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Many fire officials and safety advocates have essentially argued anything that can burn, will burn and have supported removing virtually anything capable of combustion from this zone within 5 feet of houses, dubbed “Zone Zero.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026
"The implications are really sobering as this new finding essentially places these animals in 'double jeopardy," said Dr. Payne.
From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026
"So, it could have been a lot worse than it was. I am very thankful Autumn is still here, essentially thanks to her mum."
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
The strait has been closed essentially since the start of the war on Feb. 28—and oil prices have surged.
From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026
Most of us will simply feel irritable and confused, Mr. Benedict had said, essentially the way we feel now whenever the television is on and the messages are being broadcast.
From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart
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