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fundamentally

[fuhn-duh-men-tl-ee] / ˌfʌn dəˈmɛn tl i /
ADVERB
basically
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A single-stock leveraged fund, it added, "fundamentally conflicts with diversification requirements imposed on conventional public funds, making that ETF structure unacceptable".

From Barron's Jul. 21, 2026

“From a creativity standpoint, kids’ play will be fundamentally changed by these smart bricks.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 18, 2026

Their conversation explores how Trump makes decisions, how his government is structured, and the fundamentally different way he experiences his second term compared to his first.

From Slate Jul. 18, 2026

“We believe that if the river is properly activated as a green and cultural landscape, then Angelenos will fundamentally also get to experience Los Angeles in a different way.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 13, 2026

This is so fundamentally human that it's found in every culture without exception.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir




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