precisely
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California’s new map is “a huge deal” precisely because that math is so close, said David Wasserman, senior editor and elections analyst for the independent, nonpartisan Cook Political Report.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
"Surprisingly, it resonates with younger people... I even hear comments like, 'it's interesting precisely because it's old'."
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
Scientists have found that using a radioactive implant precisely where a tumor was removed in the brain can help patients get their cancer treated more quickly and in many cases, live longer.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026
"The Galleria is a living heritage, which can wear away precisely because it is loved and experienced: we take care of it so that it continues to be so," they added.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
This time Penelope, Simon, and the Incorrigibles knew precisely where they would end up.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
Vocabulary lists containing precisely
"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 20–25
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