as in extremely
to a great degree
a most careful driver, especially in bad weather
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as in almost
very close to but not completely
the cost of most everything is higher nowadays
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as in maximum
of the greatest or highest degree or quantity
the player with the most ability on the tennis team
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Sander Barens, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
And more of your most pressing questions, answered.
—Petra Guglielmetti, Glamour, 18 Oct. 2024
Daisy Jones, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2024
Most of the evidence comes from using cell models, in which tissues or cells in a dish are exposed to high concentrations of the chemicals –– higher than most people would ever naturally come into contact with, Bloom said.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN, 29 Oct. 2024
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Perhaps most critical is that businesses foster a culture of continuous learning and development by looking into collaborations with universities and other external providers for specialized AI courses, further enhancing capabilities.
—Sander Barens, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
And more of your most pressing questions, answered.
—Petra Guglielmetti, Glamour, 18 Oct. 2024
Adjective
And fancying someone isn’t something that most of us have control over.
—Daisy Jones, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2024
Most of the evidence comes from using cell models, in which tissues or cells in a dish are exposed to high concentrations of the chemicals –– higher than most people would ever naturally come into contact with, Bloom said.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN, 29 Oct. 2024
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Francis could be sentenced to a maximum of 22 years in prison for his crimes, but the Department of Justice has sought a much lighter sentence in light of his cooperation, court documents show.Chris Pandolfo, Fox News, 1 Nov. 2024
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Had Williams been convicted at trial, he could have been sentenced to a maximum of 120 years in prison, according to Rolling Stone.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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By the end of the season, Mercury cooperates with Chiron and healing remains your utmost priority.Jennifer Culp, Them, 16 Oct. 2024
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First impressions start before guests even walk through the front door, which means having your landscape shipshape is of the utmost importance.Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2024
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Irene Forte Skincare Festive Calendar Buy Now for $390 This is the ultimate keepsake.Jackie Fields, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
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Layer the look with moss and mushroom table toppers for the ultimate festive and foraged look.Brianna Crane, Axios, 2 Nov. 2024
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