as in normally
according to the usual course of things
we usually go out to eat on Fridays
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During that stretch, Nvidia fell into a correction , usually defined as a retreat of 10% or more from a recent high or a record close.
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Sean Conlon, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024
Such investigations, which usually take weeks, examine an individual’s personal and professional history through interviews with associates and a review of financial records and any past legal issues.
—Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 19 Dec. 2024
This usually takes close, prolonged exposure to infected animals.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
According to the Whole Grains Council, whole intact grains usually have a shelf life of around six months when properly stored.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
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Sean Conlon, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024
Such investigations, which usually take weeks, examine an individual’s personal and professional history through interviews with associates and a review of financial records and any past legal issues.
—Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 19 Dec. 2024
This usually takes close, prolonged exposure to infected animals.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
According to the Whole Grains Council, whole intact grains usually have a shelf life of around six months when properly stored.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Usually.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/usually. Accessed 9 Jan. 2025.
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