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Discover LudwigThe phrase "basically was" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to simplify or summarize a statement, often indicating that the essence of something is being conveyed.
Example: "The project, which took months to complete, basically was a success despite the challenges we faced."
Alternatives: "essentially was" or "fundamentally was".
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Baldwin Lyle basically was Phillip.
So, basically, was my grandmother.
Their job, basically, was yelling at guys".
His life basically was fire and water.
"My choice, basically, was not a choice".
Confrontation, basically, was the whole point".
He basically was the Orange offense, recording 22 points.
"I felt like the piano basically was my apartment".
"Now that we've played Kentucky, that basically was the national championship game.
Terry Pratchett, basically, was a blessing for a certain kind of wordy pre-teen.
Their attitude basically was, "anything we do in our waters is our business".
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