essentially
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The other bonus tracks are more reflective, essentially functioning as a post-mortem on her love life.
From BBC • May 2, 2026
“So, you’re essentially removing the staff and facilities that are closest to the locations of which they’re helping and supporting, and you’re also cutting off this critical research capability.”
From Salon • May 2, 2026
The auto industry’s first-quarter earnings are essentially in the books.
From Barron's • May 1, 2026
GameStop’s stock is essentially flat over the past 12 months.
From MarketWatch • May 1, 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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