Example Sentences
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It begins more prosaically, certainly when compared with the impressionistic montage that occupied the whole of last season’s opening episode.
From Los Angeles Times
Its life ended in spectacular style in a process called a supernova, prosaically called SN 1987A, by astronomers.
From BBC
Yockey, who was a co-executive producer on the series “Supernatural,” begins his tale, prosaically enough, in a kitchen on the outskirts of Portland, Ore.
From Los Angeles Times
The guitarist, in a gray hoodie and his ever-present beanie, spoke prosaically and held his cards close to the vest.
From Los Angeles Times
More prosaically, it added, “Please duplicate and pass it along.”
From New York Times
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