especially
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It’s also hard for somebody at my age to handle that level of rejection, especially when you get so close to something.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
Retail sales were especially strong, helped by clothing and merchandise related to the soccer World Cup.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
Twitch is a major livestreaming platform that is especially popular among gamers and youths.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
And after playing these two characters back to back, what have you sort of learned yourself, about your power or finding your voice, especially in an industry like Hollywood?
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
Where the dirt is especially hard, I hammer using my entire weight.
From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
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