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vastly

[vast-lee, vahst‐] / ˈvæst li, ˈvɑst‐ /


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Many operators now avoid the passage and send ships instead around South Africa's Cape of Good Hope, vastly prolonging the journey between Asia and Europe and driving up fuel costs and emissions.

From Barron's Aug. 22, 2026

Tweaking them later can vastly alter how a model behaves.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 11, 2026

The two have similar origin stories as the sons of working-class immigrants — both even worked construction jobs to earn money as teenagers — but they have vastly different visions for California’s future.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 10, 2026

It is vastly different lower down where there is the acceptance that, if a player is performing well, they could be likely to move on.

From BBC Aug. 3, 2026

It refers to something vastly wicked, monstrous, or outrageous.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner




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