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literally

[lit-er-uh-lee] / ˈlɪt ər ə li /


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

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

If viewers think they can no longer trust CBS News, they can read, watch or listen to literally thousands of other TV shows, podcasts, newspapers, social-media influencers and more.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

While they wait for the appropriate referrals, they are classified as "thuis zitters" literally translated as "people sitting at home".

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

There’s arroz con lentejas, a vegetarian take on “arroz con gandules” that literally translates to rice with lentils.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

A monkey literally went out of its way to break into Autumn’s basement and steal Grandma’s dashiki—another L, packaged and hand-delivered straight to me with same-day shipping.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer




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