vaguely
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This is in contrast with his more reticent predecessor, who was thought of as everything from vaguely shy to outright aloof.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026
A slight jab and a vaguely sore arm later, I’m now halfway to being significantly more protected against a shingles outbreak than I was before.
From Slate ● Nov. 1, 2026
The word “nocturne,” typically used to describe music, poetry or paintings made to evoke a pensive, nighttime mood, must have seemed vaguely analogous to “Sandman,” which was already the title of a TV show.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026
Boardman, who is now recovering well from cancer, said her personal information was accessed by a man she vaguely knew who worked at the hospital.
From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2026
“No secrets,” I said vaguely, hoping she’d leave it at that.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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