as in pretty
to some degree or extent
wear a jacket as it's somewhat chilly today
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The report provided a somewhat blurry view of the job market at the end of a presidential race that has pivoted heavily on voters' feelings about the economy.
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Democrat-Gazette Stafffrom Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 2 Nov. 2024
On the other side, Republicans are more likely than Democrats to favor requiring photo IDs at voting venues, with 93 percent strongly or somewhat in favor compared to 58 percent of Democrats.
—Joanne Haner, The Hill, 1 Nov. 2024
What to wear to Taylor Swift’s Toronto concert The weather for each Eras Tour date varies, but the six Toronto dates have somewhat similar forecasts, with temperatures dipping in the latter half of her stay.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 31 Oct. 2024
Investors shouldn’t automatically sell just because a company didn’t raise guidance or issued an outlook somewhat below expectations.
—Julie Coleman, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024
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Democrat-Gazette Stafffrom Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 2 Nov. 2024
On the other side, Republicans are more likely than Democrats to favor requiring photo IDs at voting venues, with 93 percent strongly or somewhat in favor compared to 58 percent of Democrats.
—Joanne Haner, The Hill, 1 Nov. 2024
What to wear to Taylor Swift’s Toronto concert The weather for each Eras Tour date varies, but the six Toronto dates have somewhat similar forecasts, with temperatures dipping in the latter half of her stay.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 31 Oct. 2024
Investors shouldn’t automatically sell just because a company didn’t raise guidance or issued an outlook somewhat below expectations.
—Julie Coleman, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024
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Given that Manuel is running in opposition to all that, injecting T on camera is a pretty big flex.Samantha Riedel, Them, 24 Oct. 2024
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In a certain way, this is an extreme case of something that happens pretty frequently.Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Oct. 2024
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The Arctic's relatively sluggish sea ice growth since the start of winter follows a summer that ended with the sixth lowest minimum extent on record.Tom Yulsman, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
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Design: The Differences Are Down to Nano-Textures This part of the review is relatively easy to write: Apple changed nothing about its MacBook Pro laptop design except for the optional nano-texture display and the move to Thunderbolt 5 connectivity.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Where to Find Support Trauma recovery can look quite different from person to person.Michelle Pugle, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2024
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But the social practice artist found one element of the singer-songwriter's fandom quite familiar: the sense of community.Domenica Bongiovanni, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Oct. 2024
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Director Naoyuki Itô obviously relishes classic world-building elements and oversees some rather astonishing visual set pieces.Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Ramakrishnan pointed out that the rather small size of the shift could be because voters’ level of education ended up being a major factor in vote choice.Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
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In November, Kevin sets tree stands low in mountain draws, often fairly close to houses, roads, and developments.Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
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Harris voters more confident the election will be conducted fairly than Trump voters Early exit polls show the state of democracy and the economy are the top issues for 2024 voters.Jennifer De Pinto, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2024
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The city and Village merchants cannot thank them enough.Yan Zhao, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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The 16-inch display is large enough to view content without the need for a monitor, from spreadsheets to power points, and Windows 11 Home will streamline your user experience.Jade Chung-Lee, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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“Somewhat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/somewhat. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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