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specifically

[spi-sif-ik-lee] / spɪˈsɪf ɪk li /


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A Somali embassy official in Nairobi told the BBC that Artan's diplomatic passport had been issued specifically to ease his travel after earlier visa difficulties.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Moreover, the review addresses the issue of nutrient absorption interference, specifically with non-heme iron and calcium, potentially affecting people on vegetarian diets or those with specific nutritional needs.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

Cocktail parties made Raquel Debono famous in Republican circles, specifically her singles mixers in Manhattan’s East Village for right-leaning 20- and 30-somethings looking for love in a liberal city.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Giuliani, the son of former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani, was asked specifically about the decision to bar Somali referee Omar Artan from entering the country.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

He was told he was in luck, as the organization had a donor who specifically wanted money to go to feeding the poor in Haiti.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French




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