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inherently

[in-her-uhnt-lee, -heer-] / ɪnˈhɛr ənt li, -ˈhɪər- /


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“That’s just the self-fulfilling prophecy of this entire community, which is inherently illegal,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

One of the most significant aspects of the newly discovered nodal lines is that they are inherently spin-polarized.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

And that even in inherently risky mine environments, human error most often proves to be the fatal factor: management failure, flawed safety systems and flouted protocols.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Maybe their perception of it could be even more accurate, unburdened by distorted memories for an inherently objective historical account.

From Salon • May 30, 2026

In other words: Is the fact that texting creates more of a risk the same thing as saying that it is an inherently substantial risk?

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel




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