virtually

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The S&P was virtually flat, the Dow had lost 2.15% and the Nasdaq was up 2.1%.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Seeing virtually no hope of acquittal, Brown’s attorneys were desperate to preserve the possibility of commutation.

From Slate • Apr. 2, 2026

Qatar exports virtually all of its helium via the Strait of Hormuz, the vital commodities superhighway paralyzed by the conflict.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

There were loud jeers when he came on as a 69th minute substitute, although they were replaced by cheers when he stabbed home from virtually on the goalline to put England ahead 12 minutes later.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

She lent him a few hundred dollars, virtually all of her spending money.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady