exactly

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“It’s moving into that counselor role, feeling comfortable pushing back and not giving executives exactly what they asked for, but exactly what they need,” Goodyear’s Parman said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

For a movie defined by this nowhereness, it’s all the more telling that the filmmakers took pains to let us know exactly where we are.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

April 15 — tax day — was exactly 54 days ago.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

Like someone who knows exactly what he has achieved and what he still wants to give to Mexican soccer before saying goodbye.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

The old me wants to argue with him, make excuses for why his interpretation is wrong, even though he’s exactly right.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam