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as in honorably
in a manner befitting a person of the highest character and ideals as commander of the Union army's first black regiment, Robert Gould Shaw died as greatly as he had lived
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as in highly
to a large extent or degree authorities have greatly increased the scope of their investigation of corruption in the mayor's office
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as in extremely
to a great degree I'm not greatly bothered by this setback
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Recent Examples of greatly Gauging the level of Fed independence is somewhat subjective because views on the future course of rates can vary greatly. —
Zev Fima, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026 Professional help with the difficult process of withdrawal can greatly reduce the risk of relapse and, ultimately, death. —The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026 Not only does the scattershot of the multi-projectiles greatly increase the chances of hitting a drone, the NATO standard cartridge delivers a much heavier punch that is twice that of a shotgun, so one tiny bit of shot can be devastating. —David Szondy april 19, New Atlas, 19 Apr. 2026 The most obvious influence right from the Season 3 opening, in which drug mule Rue (Zendaya) struggles to make her way across the border, is the American Western, a reference point that greatly excited production designer François Audouy. —Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 19 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for greatly
Zev Fima, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026 Professional help with the difficult process of withdrawal can greatly reduce the risk of relapse and, ultimately, death. —The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026 Not only does the scattershot of the multi-projectiles greatly increase the chances of hitting a drone, the NATO standard cartridge delivers a much heavier punch that is twice that of a shotgun, so one tiny bit of shot can be devastating. —David Szondy april 19, New Atlas, 19 Apr. 2026 The most obvious influence right from the Season 3 opening, in which drug mule Rue (Zendaya) struggles to make her way across the border, is the American Western, a reference point that greatly excited production designer François Audouy. —Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 19 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for greatly
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After nearly four years of service, Wade was honorably discharged in 1987 under an early transfer program that was part of a military reduction in force enacted that year.— Andy Rose, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2026
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These fine people served their country honorably.— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2026
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The protests appear highly organized, suggesting the involvement of more powerful actors behind the scenes, said Julia Urrunaga, Peru program director at the Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA).— ABC News, ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
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Here’s how to put your lint roller to work in unexpected (and highly effective) ways around your home.— Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 11 Apr. 2026
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A lot of these fishing tournaments are won by these younger anglers that really haven’t studied the body of water, don’t know it like the older fishermen, but are still extremely successful with the new technology.— Mike McFeely, Twin Cities, 24 Apr. 2026
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The daily afternoon tea in Horizons is also extremely pleasant (don’t skip on the chicken sandwiches, which were more my beat than the scones and jam).— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
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The population affected by access barriers is considerably larger than the headline number suggests.— Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2026
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For at least two decades, the Ngogo chimpanzees had formed a considerably large community, with more than 200 individuals living together in harmony at its peak.— Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
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All told, the destructive flooding killed at least 136 people along a several-mile stretch of the river, raising questions about how things went so terribly wrong.— Jim Vertuno, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
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Things aren’t going terribly well as of late for the Prius.— Joel Feder, The Drive, 8 Apr. 2026
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In the New Year, City started to look much more like what Guardiola wants, albeit usually in the first half, before the second-half jitters kicked in.— Sam Lee, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
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Chondrites are divided into three families—ordinary, enstatite and carbonaceous—with the key difference being how oxidized their iron-bearing minerals are, much like the difference between a shiny unoxidized iron nail and one that’s rusty from heavy oxidation.— Javier Barbuzano, Scientific American, 22 Apr. 2026
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Arthur would have looked very different had another actor played him, according to the filmmaker.— Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
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Over time, my relationship with my wife has become very difficult.— R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
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Denver’s roster is significantly depleted, as the Nuggets are sans two of their top six players.— Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 24 Apr. 2026
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However, my portion ended up significantly higher than my siblings due to the stock and mutual fund that were assigned to me doing very well.— R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
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