practically
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"In a single second I practically lost everything -- my dreams, everything."
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
If the network threatened to pull the plug on a given cable operator over fee negotiations, sports-mad subscribers would practically riot in the streets!
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
He pitched sideways, practically clearing the first set of steps and landing on the second flight.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
It sounds like a recipe for disaster, but when you play it back, you can practically see the steam rising from your speakers.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
Clare realized he was panting, his tongue practically lolling out of his mouth.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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