as in usually
according to the usual course of things
he said he had no interest in adopting any of the puppies until, natch, one leapt into his arms and began licking his face
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If a recipient’s birthdate is from the first to the 10th of the month, they are usually issued payments on the second Wednesday of the payment month, according to the SSA’s calendar.
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Fortunately, finding a place to park is usually easier than finding a seat thanks to several nearby garages, although street parking can be harder to come by.
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Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.
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Republicans have only slim majorities in Congress, and the party in power normally loses ground in the midterms.
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July typically sees more drowning deaths than any other month.
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Two full racks typically serve 6–8 people comfortably, depending on sides and portion size.
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“Natch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/natch. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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