deep down
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The next revolution in physics may not take us faster than light — but it could reveal that time, deep down in the microscopic world and in a bouncing universe, flows both ways.
From Science Daily ● May 22, 2026
But deep down, Wolff knew that he was far from done.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 28, 2026
Maybe it was the underbelly of all of the bravado and power-seeking—some desire to counter all the validation with the humiliation of knowing that, deep down, he’s just a revolting little worm.
From Slate ● Apr. 15, 2026
Former contestant Sophie does believe that, "deep down", the host did want to champion that cause.
From BBC ● Feb. 15, 2026
She doesn’t seem to mind, but maybe deep down she really does?
From "A Soft Place to Land" by Janae Marks
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