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vaguely

[veyg-lee] / ˈveɪg li /


ADVERB
indistinctly
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His initial exchanges with Kemi Badenoch were vaguely jocular.

From BBC Sep. 2, 2026

If that sounds vaguely like the beloved Canadian comedy “Slings & Arrows,” it’s for good reason — co-creator Bob Martin was also co-creator of that show.

From MarketWatch Aug. 31, 2026

Its detached, dispassionate approach vaguely recalls the work of another Kurosawa: Akira, who turned 75 shortly before releasing his late-career stunner “Ran.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 30, 2026

“There’s been a whole series of legal challenges he’s been able to slip out of, but voters are at least vaguely aware of them,” Jillson said.

From Salon Jul. 28, 2026

She gestures vaguely toward the sound of the water.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day




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