exactly

Example Sentences

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When Infantino sat down at the Azteca he knew exactly which questions would be coming his way.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Occasionally, playful-sounding tickers can be a bait-and-switch, as in POET, for a maker of AI hardware—not exactly John Keats material.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Federal officials said they are still working to understand exactly how the fire might have affected the species, as well as the landscape, cultural sites, restoration projects and visitor resources.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Communicating with loved ones is important for anyone who wants their final wishes to be granted, or who are concerned about the money they’ve saved throughout their lives being used exactly as they hoped.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

“The book isn’t going anywhere, and it’s not exactly geared toward fourteen-and seventeen-year-olds.”

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison