in a word
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In a word, Queen Vick would not have received her.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 22, 2024
In a word, he has elevated himself to an ethereal place.
From Slate • Jul. 23, 2024
In a word, it is an attempt to quarantine us.
From Salon • Jun. 17, 2022
"In a word - no," says a spokesman for the firm.
From BBC • Nov. 14, 2021
In a word she was not Mr. Edwards’ kind of girl at all.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
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