pretty
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Example Sentences
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“The island ecosystem is pretty diverse and complex. There are a lot of things at play: wind, visitation, the remoteness of the island.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
It can’t be all of them, because there’s some pretty serious theological differences that invariably bleed into politics.
From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026
When it comes to any tie I always want the main team to win, and it will be a pretty similar feeling when I watch this tournament.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
"Life was pretty nice during the Ediacaran, so the need for sex was rather limited," said lead author Dr. Emily Mitchell from Cambridge's Department of Zoology.
From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026
Since the end of that week in February when they decided they didn’t hate each other after all until she left for Winnipeg, Cameron Sound pretty much hadn’t stopped touching her.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
