basically

Example Sentences

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“We are middle class and have basically halted all of our discretionary spending.”

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

John Barnard, a wetland specialist, said: "There are historical records of swallowtails right across East Yorkshire. So bringing milk parsley back basically puts things in place for where they originally lived."

From BBC • Apr. 1, 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

The movements to “Old Brass Wagon” have children in a circle, basically following the instructions in the song.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin