basically

Example Sentences

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On Saturday night in a heavyweight world title fight, I am basically in both corners.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

“I think they’re basically taking the position that there’s smoke, there’s fire,” Briffault said.

From Slate • May 8, 2026

Yet this was the chapter of No Doubt’s story — basically the apex of its popularity — that the band seemed least interested in exploring on Wednesday.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

Morgan Stanley has moved away from the more episodic trading and investment banking, and now wealth management is basically half of earnings.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

Actually, they laugh, which is, basically, the same thing.

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein