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as in completely
to a full extent or degree are you quite sure you have permission to go?
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as in pretty
to some degree or extent we camped quite near Mount Rushmore
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Recent Examples of quite Its pat, readymade quality threatens to destabilize Godd’s shtick, which, while still nascent, doesn’t offer quite as much juice as Blanton tries to squeeze from it. —
Maxie Younger, Pitchfork, 21 Apr. 2026 In the meantime, his speed was quite noticeable against the Avalanche in Game 1. —Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026 The experience was quite impactful for Caleb. —Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026 Jason Robertson isn’t quite Ralph Cox, but there are unnerving similarities, and there is nothing the Dallas Stars forward can do to change that reality. —Mac Engel april 21, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for quite
Maxie Younger, Pitchfork, 21 Apr. 2026 In the meantime, his speed was quite noticeable against the Avalanche in Game 1. —Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026 The experience was quite impactful for Caleb. —Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026 Jason Robertson isn’t quite Ralph Cox, but there are unnerving similarities, and there is nothing the Dallas Stars forward can do to change that reality. —Mac Engel april 21, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for quite
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Meanwhile, after getting completely smothered over the past two nights, the Red Sox offense jolted to life in the second inning and took advantage of a defensive miscue that extended the inning.— Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
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There are also two completely accessible suites available.— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
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But neutral, white-box viewing spaces (with even, predictable lighting) can be found elsewhere on LACMA’s campus and pretty much anywhere art is shown.— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
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My year is pretty padded out with a bunch of appearances and shows and tours.— McKinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
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One of my favorite memories was a totally random call about 10 years ago.— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
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This bag is made of supple Italian suede (still suitable for spring and can totally handle summer) and features two interior pockets and a key-ring holder.— Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
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Some muskie anglers are speaking out strongly against FFS because those treasured and relatively rare fish are being caught at rates unheard of until the advent of this new technology.— Mike McFeely, Twin Cities, 24 Apr. 2026
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Depending on the results of NASA’s toilet investigation, future changes to the design could include adding a heater or adjusting the flow of air or water in the venting lines—relatively minor tweaks in the grand scheme of things.— Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 23 Apr. 2026
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Small said that even in cases where a person fully recovers from peripartum cardiomyopathy, future pregnancies are considered high-risk.— Kerry Breen, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
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But evidence is mounting that applicants with questionable histories were either not fully vetted before they were brought on or were hired in spite of their past, an investigation by The Associated Press found.— Ryan J. Foley, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
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From the outside, The Colony Police Department looks fairly simple.— Bo Evans, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
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Ron Gubitz, executive director of the Music Artists Coalition, which counts Don Henley and Meghan Trainor among its board members, says musicians want to know how their work is being used, to be able to withhold consent and to be fairly paid.— Steven Melendez, Scientific American, 17 Apr. 2026
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Quilted jackets layer perfectly over long sleeves, short sleeves, light sweaters, and even dresses.— Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2026
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Of course, that doesn’t mean that any eventual peace deal will perfectly balance the victors’ and vanquished’s demands.— Philippe Welti, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026
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Wildlife here is so prolific that guests aren’t permitted to walk about; rather they’re ferried about by safari vehicle, passing honking hippos, giant basking Nile crocodiles and huge numbers of butterflies and birds.— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
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For anyone who’d rather not stomach as much volatility, a metal-specific ETF or broader precious metals fund may be the smarter starting point.— Sharon Wu, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
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“Quite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/quite. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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