basically

Example Sentences

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“It’s basically building your own business from scratch,” she adds.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

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

Confidential IPOs are basically a draft of the filing used by companies going public that outlines the business, risks, and recent performance.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

‘That’s basically Dad’s way of getting out of doing the cooking tonight. Mum’s out all day and it’s his turn.’

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler