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I legitimately think it’s a big reason our marriage has been so successful.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026

The National Federation of Builders said the changes would not stop rogue operators while the Tories suggested there would be added paperwork for firms already operating legitimately.

From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026

“We legitimately, when we see a problem, just try to solve the problems.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026

To reiterate this one more time: Hong is a legitimately exciting candidate.

From Slate ● Aug. 4, 2026

I was in the back with a wicker picnic hamper and also a couple of chickens—laying hens—which were legitimately being taken to another farm.

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein


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