literally

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The date is determined through a calculation known as computus paschalis, literally “computation of Easter” in Latin.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

“We literally have no competition,” Kirsh told a class at the London Business School in 2011.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

Our crew heading to the desert has literally decades of experience covering the festival, giving us unique insight into one of the world’s most famous music festivals.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

During that last week of July in 1943, literally on the other side of the world from California, Lilya was fighting for her life in the battle of Stalingrad.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein