be specific
Example Sentences
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His first attempt to leave Earth was through sports — pole vaulting, to be specific.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026
"The pattern or frequency of this activity has been shown to be specific or unique to the patients with endometriosis."
From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026
Whenever you ask AI to contribute to a performance review, make sure to be specific about the information you want the system to analyze or finesse.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2026
Substantively, be specific about what you’re suggesting or asking.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 7, 2026
Only this bridle was made out of flowers—daisies, to be specific.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
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