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exactly

[ig-zakt-lee] / ɪgˈzækt li /


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Arne Slot says he is leaving Liverpool "exactly where it belongs: among Europe's elite" after he was sacked as head coach on Saturday.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Canada, on the other hand, has done exactly the opposite: If you have a direct ancestor born across the northern border, no matter how far back, you probably qualify.

From Salon • May 31, 2026

Perhaps what makes Romanée-Conti so tempting to steal is that getting it the honest way isn’t exactly easy.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

As growing numbers moved in from the east, they were transformed – we still don’t understand exactly how – into what is known as the Bell Beaker culture.

From Science Daily • May 30, 2026

“And remember, Edda Grace, it’s important that you translate exactly what is being said.”

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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