a certain
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Giardini explained the importance of the research, stressing: "If we master how to produce quakes of a certain size, then we know how not to produce them."
From Barron's • May 11, 2026
The problem is that not everyone can be mother, and it takes a certain style of cinematic performance to earn such an honorific distinction.
From Salon • May 10, 2026
“It appears there was a certain force on the ground before the strike, supported from the air, operating beyond the capabilities of our units,” Muhammadawi told state media.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026
If Arne Slot has not realised already, then he needs to realise very quickly that the Anfield crowd demands energy and a certain intensity from its side.
From BBC • May 9, 2026
They gave off an aura similar to the old woman’s, a certain oneness with the jungle that he didn’t understand.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
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