literally

Example Sentences

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Fey revealed the lounge has fallen apart after literally being run into the ground by too many Five-Timers Club sketches.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

Instead, we are working literally at the surface.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

“I literally feel like I got a thousand pounds off my back.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

“The average person literally is spending 16 minutes a year with their PCP,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

“You literally just said you can’t fully control it,” Alex says.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas