pretty
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Example Sentences
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As he said with a laugh, “I pretty much went from a school bus to a tour bus.”
From Salon • May 26, 2026
In Montreal, he made it pretty clear that he does not fancy sticking around if the engine rules don't change.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
“We have a couple of missing teeth downtown but…I think it generally looks pretty good,” said Steve Millard, head of the chamber of commerce.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026
“Just trying to make a play on defense. But getting your first homer up, it’s pretty hard to top that.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026
Darlene might even have been pretty good-looking if not for that, but in a different way.
From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott
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