basically
Example Sentences
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I decided to talk to some experts and conduct my own personal hydration experiment to find out whether the claims are legitimate or basically all bull.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026
"A link-up is a bunch of kids basically just coming together to play music, have fun, talk," Prince, 18, tells me.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
Start with portfolio-management fees — basically the cost investors pay firms like Vanguard and Fidelity to manage their investments.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 22, 2026
“People have basically become resigned to the fact that healthcare sucks, it’s going to get more expensive, access will get worse.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026
She’s been my best friend for years—she’s basically my sister—and I don’t know her last name.
From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy
