pretty
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Example Sentences
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I think that everything that I’ve been doing so far is pretty topical and very of the moment, even when I’m not talking about a specific pop culture or political topic.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
Despite his love for the flat and its "pretty splendid" grounds, he thinks the service charge could put off any future buyers.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
“It’s pretty incredible you can become the mayor with only 51% of people liking you. I’m like, ‘I can do that,’” Pratt told the crowd.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
I know it’s disappointing when you feel like you’ve negotiated a pretty good salary for yourself, only to find out someone else did a better job negotiating than you did.
From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026
Darlene might even have been pretty good-looking if not for that, but in a different way.
From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott
