basically

Example Sentences

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“That’s basically rewinding 10 years of demand growth.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

He said "it was amazing how much damage was done" in the area around York Street in particular, which was "just flattened basically".

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

So it is basically a house of secrets.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

“They were basically throwing stuff at the wall and trying to find something that sticks,” said Nóra Schultz, a Hungarian political analyst.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

It’s basically Denny’s fault for bragging so much about them.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila