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as in honorably
in a manner befitting a person of the highest character and ideals
as commander of the Union army's first black regiment, Robert Gould Shaw died as greatly as he had lived
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as in highly
to a large extent or degree
authorities have greatly increased the scope of their investigation of corruption in the mayor's office
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as in extremely
to a great degree
I'm not greatly bothered by this setback
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Recent Examples of greatly
As with all business books, success will greatly depend on networks, smart marketing, and the plausible credentials of the author team.
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Christian Stadler, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
This was due to a $75.2 billion increase in imports greatly outpacing the $10.7 billion increase in exports.
—Matt Egan, CNN, 6 Mar. 2025
Yes, Western weapons help greatly—but weapons don’t fight wars.
—Illia Ponomarenko, TIME, 6 Mar. 2025
In the years to come, the kind of order these leaders fashion will greatly depend on Trump’s second term.
—Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
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Christian Stadler, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
This was due to a $75.2 billion increase in imports greatly outpacing the $10.7 billion increase in exports.
—Matt Egan, CNN, 6 Mar. 2025
Yes, Western weapons help greatly—but weapons don’t fight wars.
—Illia Ponomarenko, TIME, 6 Mar. 2025
In the years to come, the kind of order these leaders fashion will greatly depend on Trump’s second term.
—Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for greatly
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Measles was declared eliminated from the U.S. in 2000 due to the highly effective vaccination program, according to the CDC.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
11 Mar. 2025
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Bidding for Stem, which in 2023 secured a $250 million credit agreement with Victory Park Capital, was said to be highly competitive.—
Shirley Halperin,
The Hollywood Reporter,
11 Mar. 2025
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In addition to Meyers, there’s already someone extremely famous with a very similar aesthetic: Gwyneth Paltrow.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
3 Mar. 2025
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In comments at the Morgan Stanley media conference, the Fox CEO was again extremely careful to stress that the goal is not to cannibalize linear television and Fox will not advertise it on linear television but is meant purely to capture those who cut the cord or have never subscribed to cable.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
3 Mar. 2025
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In the movie, Nicholson plays a bank robber whose heist goes terribly wrong, leaving a trail of death and destruction behind.—
Gillian Telling,
People.com,
12 Mar. 2025
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And, when Andreeva did just that and snagged the big title, no one who’s been following women’s tennis was terribly surprised.—
Louisa Thomas,
The New Yorker,
9 Mar. 2025
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When uncertainty runs high, fear can hijack our thinking, making the present feel permanent rather than just one chapter in a much larger story.—
Margie Warrell,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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Floyd started all 17 games in 2024 and brought in 8.5 sacks — making his release that much more confusing.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
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They have long since been known to be very controlling with video footage from tournament play.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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In recent years, a handful of new space companies have announced plans to develop small- and medium-size satellites designed to survive in very low-Earth orbit (VLEO) and capable of taking advantage of the closer-in vantage point.—
Eric Berger,
Ars Technica,
3 Mar. 2025
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While replacing the entire fleet has been estimated at $351 million, the final cost could be significantly more or less depending on the type of vehicle chosen and other factors, Donaghy said.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Mar. 2025
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In contrast, data from the University of California, Berkeley, shows that in the U.S., life expectancy during the same year was significantly higher—65 years for men and 71 years for women.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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In addition to the scholarship, the students have also been invited to attend the Coca-Cola Scholars Weekend in Atlanta, April 3-6. Canyon Crest Academy is the only school in the country to have three students selected for the honor—and each is incredibly accomplished.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025
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Even if the projection is off by a wide margin, the cost to run a furnace in 2045 is going to be incredibly high compared with a heat pump.—
Ben Roush,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Mar. 2025
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Morgenthaler’s version—amaretto and lemon, punched up with a pour of high-proof bourbon, and smoothed out with an egg white—utterly transforms the drink.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
11 Mar. 2025
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The two actors’ incisive characterizations spark off each other with a constantly shifting energy — volatile and aggressive one minute, utterly defeated the next.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Greatly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greatly. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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