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inherently

[in-her-uhnt-lee, -heer-] / ɪnˈhɛr ənt li, -ˈhɪər- /


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There is a need to double down on preparations and equipment on land that is inherently hostile due to the harsh Arctic conditions.

From Barron's Aug. 11, 2026

"It did not acknowledge that the proposal itself was inherently wrong," the letter stated.

From BBC Aug. 10, 2026

These findings don’t demonstrate that protected areas are inherently more flammable or that protection itself increases wildfire risk.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 9, 2026

In the Nature study, the team describes the metacrystal as the first room-temperature quantum material inherently sensitive to the quantum coherence of many-body systems.

From Science Daily Aug. 8, 2026

A major tenet of the American Revolution—Jefferson had given it lyrical expression in the Declaration of Independence—was that all kings, and not just George III, were inherently evil.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis




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