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substantially

[suhb-stan-shuh-lee] / səbˈstæn ʃə li /


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The Pentagon has substantially reduced its military footprint in Iraq in recent years, moving most of its remaining forces to bases in northern Iraq.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

"The monthly cost of both raw materials for businesses and goods leaving factories rose substantially, driven by higher crude oil and petrol prices," he added.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Since then, production has substantially declined in Southern California.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

Here is a substantially reworded, engagement-optimized version for a general audience, with the original facts preserved and a light update in context.

From Science Daily • Apr. 20, 2026

The letters A, C, and T convey very little meaning by themselves, but can be combined in ways to produce substantially different messages.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee




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