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especially

[ih-spesh-uh-lee] / ɪˈspɛʃ ə li /


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Through their strengths in natural resources, they can enable great projects in Colombia, especially in energy and gas.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

A large clinical trial suggests that taking a daily multivitamin could help slow biological aging in older adults, especially in people whose bodies were aging faster than expected at the start of the study.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

Mamman's conviction has reignited public anger over Nigeria's long-running electricity crisis – especially as the former minister had promised he would improve matters.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

San Antonio has a history, a culture, and a method, especially with big men.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

“I think I’ve read where monkeys can be pretty smart; especially, if they’ve been trained.”

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls




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