Lack
Lack noun - The fact or state of being absent.
Very much
Very much adverb - To a very great degree or extent.
Both terms in one sentence
- Surprising lack of Ghost Pirates, although Bill Teach and Pirate Pete are pirates who are still very much alive.
Source: Not-So-Safe Harbor -
Defied when Sahira suggests heels to Heather to make up for the lack of height: "Spinnerette prefers flats, thank you very much." Combat Tentacles: Katt O' Nine Tails uses long tails as tentacles.
Source: Webcomic / Spinnerette -
At first, it seemed as if it was out of necessity due to lack of a wardrobe budget; later on however, it was very much intentional. Evidence.
Source: Rummage Sale Reject
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