normally
Example Sentences
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Another red flag: “free” versions of videogames you would normally pay for, or streaming-video apps offering you free access to paid content: sports, Netflix, HBO, etc.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
One-fifth of global oil normally passes through the Strait of Hormuz.
From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026
As Linda Loman, Deborah Strang, normally so reliable, tries to follow the lead of husband Willy, but that turns out to be a dead end.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
The island has been feeling the effects of the blockade with most hospitals unable to function normally and schools and government offices being forced to close.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
“I would normally be quite glad to make your acquaintance, but I happen to be a bit preoccupied at the moment.”
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.