essentially
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Iran has renewed its warnings over the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for oil and gas transport which it has essentially closed since early in the war, roiling global energy markets.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
The venture lets clients put private-company shares essentially “right next to their Apple stock,” said Artem Korenyuk, Citi’s global lead for digital assets enterprise alignment and services enablement.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
“Refineries cost a lot of money and essentially make pennies on the dollar,” said Ed Hirs, an energy economist in Houston.
From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026
The official statistics are essentially the number of people sleeping or about to bed down in the open air or in buildings not designated for habitation, such as car parks, on a single night.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
I relished seeing the familiar faces of my relatives, and I essentially met my grandparents for the first time.
From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana
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