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Shakespeare’s comedies often behave similarly, culminating in scenes of harmony that the playwright has essentially magicked up.
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Laura Collins-Hughes, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2025
McDaniels stood in the corner, Reid floated out on the left wing and Conley ended up essentially in the dunker spot to the left of the rim.
—Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
The other examples showed the government mulling over what are essentially administrative details.
—Marie Sapirie, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
Baseball players are known for frequenting steakhouses, where they’re essentially guaranteed an experience that’s upscale, reliable and protein-rich.
—Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 9 Jan. 2025
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Laura Collins-Hughes, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2025
McDaniels stood in the corner, Reid floated out on the left wing and Conley ended up essentially in the dunker spot to the left of the rim.
—Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
The other examples showed the government mulling over what are essentially administrative details.
—Marie Sapirie, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
Baseball players are known for frequenting steakhouses, where they’re essentially guaranteed an experience that’s upscale, reliable and protein-rich.
—Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Essentially.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/essentially. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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