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somewhat

[suhm-hwuht, -hwot, -hwuht, -wuht, -wot, -wuht] / ˈsʌmˌʰwʌt, -ˌʰwɒt, -ʰwət, -ˌwʌt, -ˌwɒt, -wət /


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Ogwumike’s departure was somewhat expected after Noelle Quinn was fired as Seattle’s head coach following the team’s first-round playoff exit.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Vance sounded somewhat upbeat about the talks in Pakistan as he spoke to reporters on Friday just before his departure — though he warned Iran as well.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

Oppenheimer analysts still believe in Nike’s turnaround but concede they are becoming “at least somewhat frustrated.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

In comparison, discussion about whether his game is there to secure a rare back-to-back Masters win felt somewhat neglected.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Thank heavens they are licensed and thus kept somewhat in check.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood




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