abstractly

Example Sentences

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The Iranian people are asking us to honor these principles — not abstractly, but concretely.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 23, 2026

But even if you are aware of that, abstractly, it can be hard to really grasp the implications.

From Salon • Mar. 11, 2025

These fanned out abstractly, reminiscent of buffer bags used on boats — a poetic juxtaposition of hardness and softness, aggression and protection.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 21, 2024

"It showed us literally, and not just abstractly, that queer alternatives are possible in our country."

From BBC • Jul. 25, 2023

When we know something well, we don’t realize how abstractly we think about it.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker