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vastly

[vast-lee, vahst-] / ˈvæst li, ˈvɑst- /


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Opting for the big tech credo of “move fast and break things,” they vastly overestimated their abilities — and the American people’s tolerance.

From Salon ● Nov. 3, 2026

In its 176 years of statehood, California has become vastly rich, leading the ranks not just among states but among nations.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026

At the same time, some have vastly expanded the range of worst-case scenarios they have planned for, going beyond their traditional drills for events such as power outages, fires or armed militia near polling places.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026

"The amount of money paid in parachute payments will reduce and the amount of money going into the Championship will vastly increase," IFR chair David Kogan said.

From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026

Also, he and Howard Hiatt had persuaded Lilly to donate large amounts of two of the antibiotics to PIH, and Lilly had promised to give other MDR treatment projects vastly lowered prices.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French


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