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Postal Service last week announced its first-ever temporary price increase specifically to help cover rising fuel, insurance, vehicle maintenance and other costs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

It is unclear if the presenter's question referred specifically to divisions around Nasa's Artemis programme.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Wells Fargo specifically is targeting $55.9 billion in first-quarter revenue, marking a 32% increase from the same period last year.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Rattlesnakes do their best slithering in warm temperatures, specifically the high 70s to low 80s.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

“I asked specifically that only floral arrangements and house plants be sent here. These wreaths should all be down at the funeral home.”

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt