somewhat
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There’s that word that gets weaponized so often lately to describe things that are bad but somewhat entertaining, which is exactly how I’d describe Gyllenhaal’s output this decade.
From Salon • May 27, 2026
"There is a sense that Europe has somewhat lost its sense of agency in international affairs, especially regarding such an important large-scale war in Europe," says Smovzh, from the Adastra think tank.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
Jorma Kaukonen, guitarist: I had always thought of jazz as somewhat of a haughty art form.
From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026
Even those “from a somewhat different persuasion,” he added, would defer to Warsh “out of respect.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
“A moment ago you were afraid it would be ruined. Now you say it is worthless. I find your arguments somewhat contradictory.”
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
Vocabulary lists containing somewhat
Selection Vocabulary 3, Unit 1
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Lesson 1
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Vocabulary Review, Unit 5
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