literally
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Man, I swear to God, we shot that 15 years ago, and literally I do a fart noise, and I say, “How long have you been with her?”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
In the philosophy of physics, particularly in a view known as eternalism, the word “timeless” is used literally.
From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026
If viewers think they can no longer trust CBS News, they can read, watch or listen to literally thousands of other TV shows, podcasts, newspapers, social-media influencers and more.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
There’s arroz con lentejas, a vegetarian take on “arroz con gandules” that literally translates to rice with lentils.
From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026
Until the practice was banned, convicted criminals were literally branded as criminals—they were burned with a hot iron, like cattle.
From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day
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