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especially

[ih-spesh-uh-lee] / ɪˈspɛʃ ə li /


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Excrement especially from cattle, as well as fertilisers washed off fields, are real problems for watercourses.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Striking the right balance is especially important because of sequence-of-returns risk.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

"Told me I need to get on the glass, offensive glass especially, and just use my ability, size, strength, athleticism, to make an impact on the offensive glass," Anunoby said.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

These “backdoor” references have long played a role in hiring, especially for senior roles.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The children especially seemed wonderful to me, pink-cheeked and healthy.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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