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exactly

[ig-zakt-lee] / ɪgˈzækt li /


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The band is staying true to the songs as they were written and performed without being exactly matchy-matchy on the things that don’t matter but being very certain to land the moments that do.

From Salon ● Oct. 7, 2026

However, the researchers emphasize that more work is needed to determine exactly how sugar produces the effect and whether dietary changes will improve outcomes in patients.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 7, 2026

Brolin explained exactly what he disliked about the neighborhood, noting: “I like a little grit. You know what I mean? There’s not a lot of grit in Sandy Springs.”

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 7, 2026

“I purposefully don’t go to the place where I say, ‘This is exactly what happened,’ ” Gibney contends.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026

Mr. Kan’s display window always featured in bold figures prices exactly five guilders below our own.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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