precision
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This research is presented in a paper titled "The Local Distance Network: A community consensus report on the measurement of the Hubble constant at ∼1% precision" to published in Astronomy & Astrophysics.
From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026
For now, though, one way to reward precision over power could be letting the greens dry up and seeing which players handle it best.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026
If asked to picture Janet Jackson, one of three images likely comes to mind: “Rhythm Nation 1814” Janet, a revolutionary in a black uniform and cap, cutting the air with drill sergeant precision.
From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026
Yet on Friday, they bolstered that purity with the confidence, swagger and precision of the veteran rock act they’ve become.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026
The inflatable shark naturally led to the puddle of heavy cream, which, if lapped from the floor with slow, steady precision, could account for up to twenty minutes of valuable stage time.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
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