pretty much

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: mainly, largely

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Way of the Sword, like pretty much every game released by Capcom since 2017’s Resident Evil 7, is powered by Capcom’s in-house RE engine. — Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 31 Aug. 2026 For those not familiar with the show’s concept, contestants wear pretty much nothing but swimsuits on the show. — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026 Only by their peers who are going to do the job, or by Shirley Ballas, who’s pretty much recognized as one of the greatest judges and ballroom coaches on the planet. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 31 Aug. 2026 The first five have been pretty much set since the draft, as Walker continues to solidify himself as someone who can make plays on offense and special teams. — Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pretty much

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“Pretty much.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pretty%20much. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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