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extensively

[ik-sten-siv-lee] / ɪkˈstɛn sɪv li /
ADVERB
widely
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When Charles Darwin visited in 1835, he extensively noted the universal tameness of Galápagos wildlife in his memoir, ‘The Voyage of the Beagle’.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 13, 2026

While scientists have learned a great deal about the early stages of learning, much less has been known about what happens after a skill has been practiced extensively and becomes almost effortless.

From Science Daily Jul. 12, 2026

When she was alive, Wilder herself admitted that her novels were extensively embellished, mainly by her daughter Rose Wilder Lane.

From Salon Jul. 11, 2026

Although she has collaborated extensively with artists, researchers, journalists and technical specialists, she had never directed actors before.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 7, 2026

Woodall had made claims to de Klerk and others that he’d climbed extensively in the Himalaya, including ascents above 26,000 feet.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer




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