be specific
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For them to be more than platitudes here, however, there need to be specific examples, and these are the best part of the book.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
With six player possibilities, he better be specific as to which Jaden, Jayden or Jaiden he’s trying to alert when shouting the name.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 4, 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
Chang emphasized this broader implication, stating, "These impairments may not necessarily be specific to numerical skills, and could apply to broader cognitive abilities that involve monitoring task performance and adapting behavior as children learn."
From Science Daily ● Feb. 15, 2026
I figure if I’m going to get any answers, though, I need to be specific with my questions.
From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman
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