Sentence examples for was essentially done from inspiring English sources

By the time Michael got out of his car, the deal was essentially done.

(Television history held some lessons: "The Prisoner" called it quits after 17 episodes; "Twin Peaks" was essentially done after one season.

The company, DCP Midstream Partners, said that it would not file any appeals and that it was essentially done trying to do business in Maine.

The Mac Plus project was essentially done and the Mac II and Mac SE projects were also on their way (they would launch in 1987).

But among those playing under the American flag, the best hope on grass was essentially done after three points Wednesday, when John Isner, the No. 18 seed, felt something wrong in his left knee.

The Yankees had told Tellem they would be willing to offer Mussina between $14 million and $15 million a year and, until Tellem claimed there was a snag on Tuesday night, several baseball officials said the agreement was essentially done.

Dylan's response was, essentially, Do as you're told.

They said the E.P.A.'s message was essentially, "Do a good job, cellulosic fuel producers.

After a while, Colbert acknowledged the simpler truth: he was essentially doing a Bill O'Reilly impression.

Michael Beschloss, the presidential historian, said wartime presidents frequently must reassure the nation that setbacks accompany triumphs and that Mr. Bush was essentially doing that now.

The domestic news editing policy was, essentially: don't ask questions.