somewhat
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We shaved our forecast for global growth a bit more than the IMF to 2.9% for this year, presumably based on a somewhat higher assumption for oil prices.
From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026
It took a while for them to live up to that tag, with many of their performances in Europe looking somewhat turgid.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
The situation is only somewhat different in the governments of Wales and Scotland, British “nations” that enjoy a level of devolved governance somewhat weaker than an American state’s.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
The pay scale for administrators is somewhat higher.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026
Now in swift—but somewhat calmer—water, Kermit willed himself to swim toward a branch hanging over the river.
From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple
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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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