exactly

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For a movie defined by this nowhereness, it’s all the more telling that the filmmakers took pains to let us know exactly where we are.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

April 15 — tax day — was exactly 54 days ago.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

Like someone who knows exactly what he has achieved and what he still wants to give to Mexican soccer before saying goodbye.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

"He knows exactly where he comes from and regularly visits his small hometown in Rogaland. He is incredibly proud of his roots and always makes himself available to the Norwegian press when representing his country."

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Or, well, it was exactly this but with a specific other person.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith