be specific
Example Sentences
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"You have to ask what type of job, what are the criteria that are needed? We need to be specific so that we're able to prepare ourselves," says Junior Mutaleni.
From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026
Whenever you ask AI to contribute to a performance review, make sure to be specific about the information you want the system to analyze or finesse.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2026
Rather than simply confirming results from less diverse populations, the goal is to identify protective genetic variants and biological mechanisms that may be specific to Brazil's population.
From Science Daily • Jan. 8, 2026
Substantively, be specific about what you’re suggesting or asking.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 7, 2026
It was difficult to be specific when the core of a man’s character was elusiveness.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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