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as in indeed
not merely this but also
he is a kind, truly generous man
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as in actually
to tell the truth
truly, I had no idea you were throwing me a party
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as in definitely
without any question
I very much appreciate your gift—truly, I can't thank you enough!
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as in very
in actual fact
this is truly the nicest thing anyone has done for me
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Martini Candy Cube Bundle Gift your friend with a sweet tooth these truly special and adorable candies.
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Malia Griggs, SELF, 21 Nov. 2024
In the truly real world, Duffy became a special prosecutor and was reelected four times as Ashland County district attorney before being elected to Congress in 2010.
—Avery Lotz, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
Vintage Universal Genève watches are truly wonderful contraptions.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 20 Nov. 2024
The winning combination of range and affordability is truly extraordinary for a fully electric crossover of this caliber, and Chevy’s Equinox has now overtaken Cadillac’s Lyriq as GM’s top-selling EV.
—Peter Douglas, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Malia Griggs, SELF, 21 Nov. 2024
In the truly real world, Duffy became a special prosecutor and was reelected four times as Ashland County district attorney before being elected to Congress in 2010.
—Avery Lotz, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
Vintage Universal Genève watches are truly wonderful contraptions.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 20 Nov. 2024
The winning combination of range and affordability is truly extraordinary for a fully electric crossover of this caliber, and Chevy’s Equinox has now overtaken Cadillac’s Lyriq as GM’s top-selling EV.
—Peter Douglas, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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If Trump is indeed a fascist and a threat to American democracy, how could this be?The Editorial Board, Orange County Register, 14 Nov. 2024
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In testing, the Landscape Mixer did indeed give the foliage fall colors.PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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Not everyone who cast a ballot actually voted for one of the presidential candidates; among the total ballots cast, The Republic's projection was about 1.5% lower than the actual number.Sahana Jayaraman, The Arizona Republic, 21 Nov. 2024
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While the patty is shaped to resemble a rack of ribs, USA Today reports the sandwich actually includes little rib meat.Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 21 Nov. 2024
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Neil Mockford The Men of the Year awards isn't technically a part of Kidman's Babygirl press tour, but this outfit was definitely bringing the film's BDSM vibes.Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 20 Nov. 2024
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But then also, definitely the trans landscape, the bills that were being introduced to all the legislation around the country, started to creep on up on me.Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 19 Nov. 2024
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The tutorials are very informative, and produce real-world results like illuminating an LED, activating a buzzer, and other fun projects).Bob Beacham, Popular Science, 22 Nov. 2024
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On the grill: Believe it or not, grilling is a very healthy way to cook meat.Fred Sassani, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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There are certainly alternatives to chlorine and chloramines, which come with their own benefits and detriments: many European countries disinfect their water with ozone, and McCurry says that another option is the use of UV light.Tom Hawking, Popular Science, 22 Nov. 2024
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What there is not is a swimming pool; however, the .59-acre parcel is certainly large enough to accommodate one.Mark David, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024
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His chances of a pardon are, honestly, pretty good.Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
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Really this entire thing is…pretty creative honestly.Paul Tassi, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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The chance to win some viral fame or even just positive online attention is surely part of it, but those returns are diminishing.Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 21 Nov. 2024
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If there’s a property to whet buyers’ appetites, this is surely it.Zoë Dare Hall, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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One example is a really old buck that barely participates in the rut.Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 22 Nov. 2024
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Vice President Harris and Governor Waltz really just became a ticket.John C. Moritz, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Truly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/truly. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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