pretty much
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These unofficial sessions, in which Daphne recalls wholesome, inspiring moments of communion with Eddie, cure her of pretty much all her childhood hang-ups.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
"There's not much the authorities can do, after all... These days, safety's pretty much gone."
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
As he said with a laugh, “I pretty much went from a school bus to a tour bus.”
From Salon • May 26, 2026
“It happened on ‘Dream Scenario,’ I thought to myself, ‘I’ve done what I pretty much wanted to do in terms of film performance. How am I going to stay interested?’
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
“So, what you’re saying is, you’re pretty much obsessed with me.”
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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