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inherently

[in-her-uhnt-lee, -heer-] / ɪnˈhɛr ənt li, -ˈhɪər- /


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"Most people are not inherently aggressive, but certain online conditions make aggressive behaviour easier, less accountable, and more rewarding," she said.

From BBC Aug. 13, 2026

There is a need to double down on preparations and equipment on land that is inherently hostile due to the harsh Arctic conditions.

From Barron's Aug. 11, 2026

In the Nature study, the team describes the metacrystal as the first room-temperature quantum material inherently sensitive to the quantum coherence of many-body systems.

From Science Daily Aug. 8, 2026

“I think it’s been based on ideology, on a Walt Disney view of the world with Bambi, where you see human beings as inherently bad” for the environment.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 2, 2026

It was one of those commitments that occurred because of Bloom’s deep-seated dissatisfaction, which often made him profoundly uncomfortable with a lifestyle that seemed much too inherently selfish.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols




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