exactly

Example Sentences

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“We’re going to let him do what he does best,” Shula said, “and we all know exactly what he does best.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

That is exactly what another academic study found upon measuring the stock market’s performance during World Cups between 1950 and 2007: The U.S. stock market produced an average loss of 2.6% during those tournaments.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Nick Lichtenberg reports for Fortune on economist Tyler Cowen, who explains why a technological revolution that makes various services more plentiful and cheap may be uncomfortable for some but is exactly what the U.S. needs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

"He is exactly the right person for this role, and he is ready."

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

It’s only when I’m playing that I know exactly what to do and who I am.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold