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
Substantively, be specific about what you’re suggesting or asking.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 7, 2026
When someone asks Brad Peebles what he does for work, he privately debates whether to be specific or keep it simple.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 11, 2025
This suggests that the observed link may be specific to white matter damage rather than all forms of small vessel injury.
From Science Daily • Oct. 29, 2025
"Sho, I'll be specific," Wrestrum boomed, suddenly whipping the paper from his pocket, unrolling it and throwing it on the table.
From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison
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