finely
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It tells, over 230 feet of finely embroidered cloth, the story of the last time England was conquered—the victory of William of Normandy at the Battle of Hastings in 1066.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026
The process that produces this finely balanced state is known as critical collapse.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 30, 2026
Roughly chop the onion by hand, or pulse it briefly in a food processor until finely chopped but not puréed.
From Salon ● Aug. 16, 2026
West Indies reached stumps on day three on 126-7 in their second innings - a lead of 155 runs - to leave the match finely poised.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
It was deep blue, as finely made as Father Olufemi’s, but far looser on his bony frame.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
