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as in extremely
to a great degree
an enormously entertaining film
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as in highly
to a large extent or degree
the neighbors have been enormously helpful during this difficult time
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The focus on upholding norms has been especially frustrating to members of the populist left, who say Democrats' cultural elitism cost them enormously with working-class voters.
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Zachary Basu, Axios, 3 Dec. 2024
Lebanon has suffered enormously, but this was not the result of a decision made by the Lebanese government but by Hezbollah and probably Iran to start a war on the day after Hamas attacked Israel.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
Israel has succeeded in weakening Hamas’s military forces and infrastructure enormously, marking a major psychological and tactical achievement with the killing of Hamas’s chief leader Yahya Sinwar last month.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 27 Nov. 2024
Following through on the threat would be enormously destructive to the U.S. economy and would hit politicians’ beloved automotive sector especially hard, as auto parts and finished cars traverse both borders by the thousands each day.
—The Editors, National Review, 27 Nov. 2024
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Zachary Basu, Axios, 3 Dec. 2024
Lebanon has suffered enormously, but this was not the result of a decision made by the Lebanese government but by Hezbollah and probably Iran to start a war on the day after Hamas attacked Israel.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
Israel has succeeded in weakening Hamas’s military forces and infrastructure enormously, marking a major psychological and tactical achievement with the killing of Hamas’s chief leader Yahya Sinwar last month.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 27 Nov. 2024
Following through on the threat would be enormously destructive to the U.S. economy and would hit politicians’ beloved automotive sector especially hard, as auto parts and finished cars traverse both borders by the thousands each day.
—The Editors, National Review, 27 Nov. 2024
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While promoting The Crow, the star stepped out in distinctive looks that were extremely forward-thinking.Christian Allaire, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024
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The mold company's report also concluded that the Wright's apartment was uninhabitable and that the Wright's belongings needed to be replaced due to extremely high levels of mold, the lawsuit said.Claire Osborn, Austin American-Statesman, 27 Dec. 2024
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But Deadpool & Wolverine handles this well by visiting the end location of Logan and establishing that Jackman is now playing a Wolverine from an alternate universe and is still highly capable of playing the fierce, acrobatic, and iconic X-Man.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
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Childish Literature, in contrast, is a highly curious book.Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2024
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The scores come after an incredibly tumultuous year for schools across the country, as issues surrounding the Israel-Hamas war exploded on campuses in the form of protests and encampments.Angele Latham, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Bujold builds a familiar space opera world and fills it with incredibly vivid characters.The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 20 Dec. 2024
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Everyone who had the good fortune to know Lee Edwards will long remember and greatly miss the conservative movement’s memory bank.Matthew Continetti, National Review, 21 Dec. 2024
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The vestibular movements were what was greatly affected.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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Here, as with a French manicure, only the tips are painted with silver nail polish, while the base polish is clear or a very neutral pink.Claudia Herwig, Glamour, 27 Dec. 2024
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Now very few people remain who aren’t wearing Ukrainian army uniforms.David Axe, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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All, that is, except the lamb, which was only a baby itself and still terribly afraid.Karen Zautyk, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
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MacHale tried to assist by arranging a team-building trip, but the gesture ultimately backfired on him terribly.Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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Sadly, Amazon canceled the series after one season, much to the dismay of fans, including George R.R. Martin.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
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With roads expected to have much more traffic than usual, the Connecticut Department of Transportation has shut down all nonemergency road work starting at 6 a.m. on Christmas Eve until 6 a.m. the day after Christmas, according to DOT spokesperson Josh Morgan.Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
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These races will feature top sponsors such as Sun Drop and Bass Pro Shops, alongside potential additional appearances from Budweiser, too.Alex Harrington, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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Perry was very much a pop producer, but his music touched other genres, too.Paul Grein, Billboard, 25 Dec. 2024
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“Enormously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enormously. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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