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Adverb
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But even so, the numbers are stark and heading in the wrong direction.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025 -
The president-elect even so far as to threaten primarying any Republican who refused to do so.—
Cami Mondeaux,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
19 Dec. 2024
Adverb
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Dallas, however, found the opening goal, then a power-play goal and an against-the-grain tally to secure their home victory and end the Canucks’ three-game win streak.—
Thomas Drance,
The Athletic,
1 Feb. 2025
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Houston scored 66 points in regulation, however the Cougars clicked for 13 points in each of the OT sessions en route to a 92-86 double-OT win over the Jayhawks last Saturday.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
31 Jan. 2025
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However, Fénix is still under contract with the company despite not wrestling.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
2 Feb. 2025
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The front office is still weighing options for Evans and Moriah Jefferson, who played secondary roles last season.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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In the world that’s had to go on without Lear, though, this little show feels like a much bigger deal than it was meant to be.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
5 Feb. 2025
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Parmalee, though, watched from the control room to guide the studio players to performances that captured some of the nuances of the band.—
Tom Roland,
Billboard,
5 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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That nevertheless includes painting many portraits, along with her homes and surroundings, London landmarks seen from her top-floor apartment, and her bedroom.—
The Editors of ARTnews,
ARTnews.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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This top-five matchup was pushed back a day due to winter storms plaguing the southeast, but the hype is nevertheless inextinguishable.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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Several behind-the-scenes folks are shown raw, unedited footage of interrogations, which remind you that these monsters are nonetheless fellow human beings.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
27 Jan. 2025
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Bentley’s handling of the bridge incident differs from Johnson’s in the book, showing Robert as more of a humanist in an experience that nonetheless will come to haunt him.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Per contra.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/per%20contra. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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