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literally

[lit-er-uh-lee] / ˈlɪt ər ə li /


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“Witnessing is an act of the body,” he explained, especially in a city that for much of this past winter was literally occupied.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

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

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

FDEs were quite literally on the front lines.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

They all take off, leaving me literally holding the bag.

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman