basically

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But if you live in America, or if you’ve even been privy to the country’s culture over the last century — Americentrism basically ensures that — Emma’s admission won’t come as a shock.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

"It would create profit when all they're doing is swapping players. So it was basically a way of getting around the regulations, increasing your limits and these academy players were being used as commodities."

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

And let’s not forget that SpaceX basically “invented the modern commercial space business by pioneering reusable rockets,” Al writes, which has been a Pretty Big Deal.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

“With that action of stepping on the fumi-e, Rodrigues is basically embracing the mystery of life and death, which is what Jesus is,” says Mr. Scorsese.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

So basically, it’s just me and the dragon.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas