be specific
Example Sentences
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His first attempt to leave Earth was through sports — pole vaulting, to be specific.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026
"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
Substantively, be specific about what you’re suggesting or asking.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 7, 2026
Only this bridle was made out of flowers—daisies, to be specific.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
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