literal
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And, of course, it won’t give us a literal hangover.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
“I wanted to paint a hazy portrait of the Midwest but not in such a literal way,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026
The only way to make things right is to return to the literal scene of the crime, where Kenna hopes to confront the ghosts of her past to build a future alongside her daughter.
From Salon • Mar. 19, 2026
There will also be a rather literal interpretation of comedy series Amandaland that enlists a string of famous Amandas, and a performance from singer-songwriter Calum Scott.
From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026
I don’t even know if he believed in the afterlife or a literal Jesus or what.”
From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx
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