pretty
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Example Sentences
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The information will be "pretty paramount to set up for subsequent missions like Artemis 3 in 2027 and, of course, the lunar landing itself on Artemis 4 in 2028."
From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026
Though their obsessions with moisturizers and eyebrow grooming seem pretty girlie to someone of my generation, looksmaxxing is rooted in objectification.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
But I'd argue that focusing too much on the FA Cup right now is pretty likely to get us relegated and bring a whole new level of misery.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026
“We have a pretty good hold on it,” said Fernandez.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026
He jumped off the bus, pretty much just stormed to the classroom, and slapped his notebooks down on his desk.
From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott
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