precisely
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The holdup is precisely what you think it is.
From Salon ● Sep. 24, 2026
In other words, Simpson is a far more effective player when he does precisely what every other hitter is taught not to do.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
By precisely measuring that motion and the associated gravitational torque, the researchers could calculate one value for G. Torque is simply a twisting force, similar to the force used when turning a wrench.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 20, 2026
You never really know precisely who’s listening to you and sometimes the satisfaction of being a teacher or mentor is delayed and you don’t know until years later.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 20, 2026
Spassky had made his first move precisely at five, and Schmid had started Fischer’s clock.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
Vocabulary lists containing precisely
"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 20–25
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