literally
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"They quite literally put their lives on the line and it is thanks to their exceptional expertise, professionalism and care that this operation was brought to a safe conclusion," she said.
From BBC • May 1, 2026
Our systems were literally incompatible: We used Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat; they used Salesforce data.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
We wanted elements of that in it, and now it’s just, “This is literally the United States now.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026
“A couple of times, literally teams walked in runs when the bases were loaded instead of pitching to her,” Dillard said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
“You know it’s probably a trick, right? Nansi’s a trickster. We’re literally walking right into his web,” Autumn argues, making her voice flat.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
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