fairly

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Checks, such as a simple heart trace or ECG, can also miss cases - in this latest study of girls and women, 92 heart issues were overlooked, with 28 of them fairly major.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

While fairly light, it’s just compelling enough, thanks largely to its fantastic cast, led by Alfred Molina, Geena Davis and Alfre Woodard.

From MarketWatch • May 31, 2026

It’s fairly new, too, but it’s always booked out solid so you really have to make a reservation in advance.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

"The recession risk is fairly high," said Mathieu Plane, director of the French Economic Observatory, calling the GDP reading "worrying".

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

“Upon the honor of my name, good Rupert,” the miller said in his oily voice, “I’ve given what is fairly yours. It always seems less after the grinding.”

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff