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as in darkly
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as in somberly
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Adverb
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Unlike traditional career paths that rely heavily on formal degrees, these skills are valued for their direct impact on business outcomes and revenue generation.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025 -
Put together by the Morton Grove Days Commission, an independent organization made up of volunteers, the event relies heavily on community members to work and on private donations to fund the festivities, officials say.—
Kaitlin Mikrut,
Chicago Tribune,
8 July 2025
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Some lived unhappily at the club, unable to maximise their talent or contribute to success.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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These checks on presidential powers have not only been heeded by the men in power, however unhappily, but have become part of case law.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
4 June 2025
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“Bleakly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bleakly. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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