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Also, in some sense . Sort of, in some ways but not others. For example, In a sense our schools are the best in the state, but the test scores don't always show that , or In some sense I agree with you, but not entirely . [Late 1500s] Also see in a way .

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April 18, 2024petrichor

[pet-ri-kawr]

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in a rut inasmuch as

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