pretty much

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In fact, pretty much every driver is - because the unique nature of Monaco should mean that it is a race different in character to the rest of this season.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

These unofficial sessions, in which Daphne recalls wholesome, inspiring moments of communion with Eddie, cure her of pretty much all her childhood hang-ups.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

"There's not much the authorities can do, after all... These days, safety's pretty much gone."

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

“The rules are pretty much the same — you need to grab the listener as soon as possible. For a commercial, you’ve got about five seconds. For a pop song, you’ve got 10.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

“Well, yes. With a whole bunch of rules and regulations and controls, that’s pretty much how it works.”

From "Lawn Boy" by Gary Paulsen