precisely

Example Sentences

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"It could be any particular number, but we would never reveal precisely what it is, because our goal is to finish those objectives, and we're well on our way."

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

The pace of baseball, so often criticized, is precisely what elevates the soul.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

California built its tradition of open government — including for citizen boards that set the rules for such functions as automotive repair and security guard licensing — precisely to keep well-funded corporate interests in check.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

The research, published in the journal Advanced Materials, introduces a scalable method for producing these nanoscrolls from MXene precursors while precisely controlling their shape and chemical composition.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

Reshevsky paced up and down, a few spectators waited patiently, and when the little red flag fell precisely at noon, the tournament director declared the game a forfeit.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady