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namely

[neym-lee] / ˈneɪm li /


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But namely, this sequence of dino-terror suggests that “Jurassic World” might actually provide audiences something they’d sorely lack for the next decade: fun.

From Salon Aug. 20, 2026

The strategists also preach caution and expect continued investor wariness around so-called “AI cannibalization areas,” namely the software, business services and media sectors.

From MarketWatch Aug. 3, 2026

Warsh made similar comments Wednesday, but investors were looking for more this time: namely a stronger signal that the Fed would raise rates this year if inflation pressures didn’t ease further.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 31, 2026

As they debate turning around, it becomes very clear that at least one of those creatures — namely an enormous bull shark — is very much not dead.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 29, 2026

Then she started giggling and I had the feeling we were thinking the same thing, namely, some people are lonely for all the right reasons.

From "How I Live Now" by Meg Rosoff




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