pretty much
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"Production of ozone-depleting substances has pretty much ceased around the world except for this one use, which is when you have a chemical you convert into something else."
From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 2026
And all else is pretty much equal over such a short span: Cold fusion wasn’t perfected, cancer wasn’t cured and the economy didn’t leap into a faster gear.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
Rosenberg also cites the rally in riskier assets as a sign the market thinks the war is pretty much over.
From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026
High-speed trains, and pretty much any mass transportation improvement, continue to elude the United States, but one can experience them elsewhere.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026
“That pretty much covers it,” Jack agreed, yanking her back more quickly.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
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