virtually
Example Sentences
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Such losses would dwarf that of virtually any other public company in history.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026
The S&P was virtually flat, the Dow had lost 2.15% and the Nasdaq was up 2.1%.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
Claim: “They were also rapidly building a vast stockpile of conventional ballistic missiles and would have soon had missiles that could reach the American homeland, Europe, and virtually any other place on earth.”
From Slate • Apr. 2, 2026
"This disruption is affecting virtually every island served by a major vessel and we are profoundly sorry for that," he added.
From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026
On my way home through the dark woods, my head down and my hands in my pockets, I ran virtually headlong into Camilla.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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