essentially

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David is essentially real, and he, like so many children who grew up without a parent’s affection, will forever long for his mother’s love.

From Salon • Jun. 28, 2026

The Dodger Stadium event was essentially an extended work day, given Carvalho’s role in the ceremony, his representative said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 28, 2026

For decades, the stocks of major global miners have essentially been a proxy bet on China’s economy, as its infrastructure and real-estate buildout gobbled up huge volumes of the iron ore that powered miners’ profits.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

When it comes to income, investors essentially have two choices: stocks or bonds.

From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026

Trench warfare had begun along a front that would remain essentially unchanged for four more terrible years.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman