They operated essentially on credit, which was a necessity for farmers.

Iraq is now operating essentially without a government.

"We were essentially operating without a policy," said a senior Administration official.

Dad operates essentially like an incubator - a great guy, yes, but not a martyr to his children.

Semiconductors essentially operate by regulating a flow of electrons, or current.

"People who essentially operate within the basic framework of the society try to live by its rules," he said.

Prior to that, each team essentially operated as its own business outside of the league.

Our vision is the creation of a common economic area, essentially operating the same rules and providing for fair trade.

He operated essentially as a commander of regular armies.

For now, however, the floor operates essentially as it did a century ago.