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greatly

[greyt-lee] / ˈgreɪt li /


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Reports of his retirement had been greatly exaggerated.

From Slate Aug. 14, 2026

Waiting times for donated hearts can vary greatly - from eight months to four-and-a-half years - depending on the hospital.

From BBC Aug. 13, 2026

“Trust in quality created by certification can greatly reduce consumers’ decision-making costs,” said Duan Yunchao, chairman and CEO of Hunan Zhongma Jiakai International Trade Services, a business that helps Chinese companies expand overseas.

From MarketWatch Aug. 12, 2026

To prevent AI from becoming dangerous, the U.S. government should establish and enforce standards that eliminate or greatly reduce the possibility that AI models will engage in deception or jump their guardrails.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 10, 2026

Her father, the river-god Peneus, was greatly tried because she refused all the handsome and eligible young men who wooed her.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton




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