be specific
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For them to be more than platitudes here, however, there need to be specific examples, and these are the best part of the book.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
I made sure to be specific about what I was going to email her so she could set her expectations appropriately.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 21, 2026
"The pattern or frequency of this activity has been shown to be specific or unique to the patients with endometriosis."
From BBC ● Mar. 11, 2026
Rather than simply confirming results from less diverse populations, the goal is to identify protective genetic variants and biological mechanisms that may be specific to Brazil's population.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 8, 2026
Except, I was once greatly comforted by a psychic medium, a total stranger, who told me what I took to be specific details about my much loved, deceased grandfather.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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