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literally

[lit-er-uh-lee] / ˈlɪt ər ə li /


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Rather than putting out a dry statement promising to cooperate with the authorities, five employees crafted a jokey response saying the robbers had taken KitKat’s “have a break” slogan a little too literally.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Man, I swear to God, we shot that 15 years ago, and literally I do a fart noise, and I say, “How long have you been with her?”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

In the philosophy of physics, particularly in a view known as eternalism, the word “timeless” is used literally.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

But, Phil adds, Brazil's fans bring a carnival atmosphere to every city they play in - literally.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

“You literally just said you can’t fully control it,” Alex says.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas




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