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literally

[lit-er-uh-lee] / ˈlɪt ər ə li /


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Literally no country has less trust in its leaders to regulate A.I. effectively than we do.

From Slate • Apr. 14, 2026

Literally the answer must be no: Any stories they tell are scientific interpretations of minerals, fossils, isotopes and other features, whether from a geology laboratory or rock outcrop.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026

“I mean, they even took the seats. Literally everything was gone but the shell. I was heartbroken.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 6, 2026

"Literally for every additional healthy promoting factor there is some evidence of neurobiological benefit," Sibille said.

From Science Daily • Dec. 15, 2025

Literally not just one, wall but, so far, three!

From "Fahrenheit 451" by Ray Bradbury




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