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Adverb
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But keeping it going is no small expense, either: Even a single system can cost thousands to fix or replace.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
31 Jan. 2025 -
Here's Bravo's official descriptions of all three parts: Part 1: Sunday, Feb. 16 The season 9 reunion begins with a surprise as the ladies learn that the Grande Dame will not be in attendance, but not completely absent either.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
31 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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But the performances are so lived-in that what could have been an overdose of whimsy instead acquires emotional substance in its reflections on life, above all on accepting the sadness and regrets of the past and finding a forward path.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
1 Feb. 2025
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The team instead banished Crowder with pay for the season.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
1 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Senators were alternately sympathetic and combative toward Kennedy’s views on health during his confirmation hearings on Wednesday and Thursday.—
Emily Mullin,
WIRED,
31 Jan. 2025
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Combine sweetened condensed milk and vanilla and add alternately with the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. 8.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2025
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“Optionally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/optionally. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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