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specify

[spes-uh-fahy] / ˈspɛs əˌfaɪ /


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The report does not specify how much rent is paid on the princesses' palace property, but the level is meant to be 60% of the open market rate.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Unlike typical tax documents, Blanche’s order doesn’t define key terms or specify which tax years, taxpayers and tax disputes are covered.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

He did not specify whether the sample came from the city itself, which fell into M23 hands in February 2025, or the rural areas surrounding the South Kivu provincial capital.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

The agreement did specify that Steyer’s campaign might need to disclose the payment.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

In each patch, one can use a different set of three coordinates to specify the position of a point.

From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking




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