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The sixth possible approach listed by Laforge is analyzing the bitcoin adoption cycle, but he noted that this is not an exact science and should involve accessing multiple different measuring techniques.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 17, 2026
Scientists cannot yet determine the exact colors that produced the pattern.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 15, 2026
County Fire Department, told The Times shortly after 4:30 p.m. that three homes had been affected by the fire, though the exact level of impact was unclear.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
The exact details of the plan are not yet official, but the gist has been shared with reporters.
From Slate ● Sep. 14, 2026
“Because I’m pretty sure you had access to the exact same information.”
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
That all-important cold chain exacts a cost from growers and distributors as well.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 18, 2026
It’s never been more challenging and expensive to live in California, a place of great bounty that often exacts in dollars and stress what it offers in opportunity and wondrous beauty.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 4, 2026
Eliot’s failure at anything like full compliance with Claire’s wishes exacts a price.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 19, 2025
The time it can take to get pregnant often exacts an emotional toll.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 5, 2024
Running wide around turns offers the best chance of clear sailing but exacts a high price in extra distance the horse has to cover.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
But Belafonte’s celebrity exacted a toll, as he documented in a late-life autobiography that Mr. Jelly-Schapiro draws on heavily.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
Well, there are numerous contemporaneous examples of reparation payments exacted by European states, so you tell me.
From Salon ● Jul. 4, 2026
The siege mentality of these gated communities exacted an immense human toll on employees, struggling for essentials like water or electricity.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 8, 2026
Still, the relationships with Epstein have exacted tolls.
From Barron's ● Dec. 18, 2025
As was to be expected, Edward Tulane exacted much attention onboard the ship.
From "The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane" by Kate DiCamillo
“Interiors by Stewart-Gulrajani merge architecture and artistry with exacting precision. Vaulted open-beam ceilings, vast picture windows, and refined finishes infuse each room with air, light, and composure,” the description added.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 8, 2026
The good news is, per Gifford, that there are less generalized models out there that are tailored to much more exacting needs.
From Slate ● Aug. 21, 2026
Anderson’s score work is planned to exacting detail.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
His reputation as an exacting director precedes him.
From Salon ● Jul. 19, 2026
If anything, as my own work gets better, she becomes harsher and more exacting.
From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline
Vocabulary lists containing exact
The Merchant of Venice
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Common Core Grade 5, List 7
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"Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" by Lewis Carroll, Chapters 1–3
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