precision

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Their findings, published on April 10 in Astronomy & Astrophysics, place the Hubble constant at 73.50 ± 0.81 kilometers per second per megaparsec, achieving a precision slightly better than 1%.

From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026

Club chairman Fred Ridley supports rewarding precision over power, and Rory McIlroy views the tougher course as a tactical advantage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

Speaking at the press conference, Nasa associate administrator Anit Kshatriya contrasted the precision of that angle with the 250,000-mile journey to the Moon.

From BBC • 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

Clearly, the situation had to be nipped in the bud, for any change in the day’s schedule risked throwing off the careful precision of the plan Penelope and Simon had devised.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood