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somewhat

[suhm-hwuht, -hwot, -hwuht, -wuht, -wot, -wuht] / ˈsʌmˌʰwʌt, -ˌʰwɒt, -ʰwət, -ˌwʌt, -ˌwɒt, -wət /


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This sounds unwieldy and somewhat contrived, but Ms. Ní Ghríofa’s insistent, confiding style is captivating and her eccentric exploration has the urgency of a psychological thriller.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026

As a somewhat boring guy myself, I can’t say I disagree!

From Slate ● Oct. 28, 2026

That notion isn’t always easy to remember when, to many, “documentary” remains somewhat of a cinematic pejorative.

From Salon ● Oct. 28, 2026

Some 61% of Americans are somewhat or strongly opposed to the construction of new data centers where they live, according to a survey from the University of Pennsylvania’s Annenberg Public Policy Center.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 26, 2026

After scanning my system for instructions on how to self-repair, I am able to somewhat correct the problem, though not solve it entirely.

From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga


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