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inherently

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


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Such closeness is inherently limiting, even when it’s ideal, too.

From Salon ● Sep. 28, 2026

Plus, it’s inherently funny when a body engineered to function with extreme precision behaves ineptly.

From Slate ● Sep. 27, 2026

It can "reveal a significant amount of information about an individual, including information that is inherently private", said DPC deputy commissioner Graham Doyle in a statement released on Monday.

From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026

“Fruit Fly” is inherently gay, sad and dark, and it’s now sold out.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2026

He was making fun of his wife, but Obinze knew, from the muted awe in his tone, that it was mockery colored by respect, mockery of what he believed, despite himself, to be inherently superior.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie




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