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exactly

[ig-zakt-lee] / ɪgˈzækt li /


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But because the diameter of the Moon is 400 times less than the Sun's, they appear exactly the same size in our sky.

From BBC Aug. 12, 2026

“I tell you exactly what to expect and why.”

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 12, 2026

The benefits of exercise for healthy aging are already well established, but researchers are still working to understand exactly how physical activity protects the brain.

From Science Daily Aug. 11, 2026

The northern city of Burgos, for example, will be plunged into darkness for exactly one minute and 48 seconds.

From Barron's Aug. 11, 2026

“I know exactly where I pulled it from”—I pointed up to the empty slot above his head—“so I thought I’d just reshelve it myself.”

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu




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