basically

Example Sentences

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But there’s basically no upward mobility unless someone above me leaves.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026

I was staring at the old Grosvenor that's not there any more and it basically says: 'Yeah, you're playing Ronnie at 10.'

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

“People who have less resources are basically paying to work, when you think about how much everything costs now,” Parker said.

From Slate • Apr. 24, 2026

There were 12,372 homes listed in March, basically flat from the from 12,380 listings in March 2025, the Association adds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

Fine, I was mad, at my parents, at Liz, at Owen and Leo, at basically everyone.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz