essentially
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The Kelvin wave is essentially both a cause and a symptom of El Nino, said Amaya, and originates in waters near Indonesia when trade winds die down.
From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026
While young women, and Americans overall, have been shedding religious labels, young men have seen essentially no change in Deckman’s research.
From Salon ● Oct. 2, 2026
She recalled "rising panic" over the hour as she was "essentially trapped" in the middle of the night, trying and failing "multiple times" to contact hotel staff.
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026
The Pennsylvania eighth-grader knew that the Google search box on his school laptop was essentially an AI chatbot that would helpfully spit out answers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
“Bob and I believe that the worst course of action is to continue in this essentially passive role which can lead only to eventual defeat and an invitation to get out in humiliating circumstances.”
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
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