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namely

[neym-lee] / ˈneɪm li /


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Namely, that the SpaceX-Anthropic deal suggested his AI ambitions were scaling back—even as the filing stressed it was leasing unneeded computing capacity.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Namely, breastfeeding is very time-consuming, even in the best of circumstances.

From Slate • Jan. 20, 2026

Namely, narrowing market breadth, defensive stocks taking the lead, and tightening credit.

From Barron's • Jan. 5, 2026

Namely on defense, where USC once against started slow, only to clamp down late.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 29, 2025

Namely, the creation of the Farewell Address was an inherently collaborative process.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis




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