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not completely

ADVERB
incompletely
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“We would be surprised, though not completely shocked, to see the 50% tariffs actually take effect next week.”

From MarketWatch Aug. 17, 2026

His buffoonish bravado and frequent failures alienate everyone who is not completely in his camp.

From Salon Aug. 16, 2026

First attempts to scrub off the paint on the court were not completely successful, so contractors have been on site using "laser technology".

From BBC Aug. 8, 2026

Scientists still do not completely understand how glacial mummies remain preserved over such long periods.

From Science Daily Aug. 7, 2026

And my feeling, at eleven, went something like this: you are going to be invisible anyway, so why not completely disappear.

From "Farewell to Manzanar" by Jeanne Houston




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