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finely

[fahyn-lee] / ˈfaɪn li /




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Positioning risks within the Nasdaq and Russell are more finely balanced, reflecting a less extensive short base and more neutral aggregate exposure, according to Chew.

From MarketWatch Aug. 11, 2026

In many cases, the bones retained their original structure and finely detailed surfaces.

From Science Daily Aug. 4, 2026

West Indies reached stumps on day three on 126-7 in their second innings - a lead of 155 runs - to leave the match finely poised.

From BBC Jul. 27, 2026

Two-tenths of a percent is a rounding error on a rounding error, and I wouldn’t bet against a stadium full of Iraqis and Norwegians sorting one another more finely to clear it.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 24, 2026

Out of one of the drawers he lifted a finely woven broadcloth shirt, carefully cut, and very pink.

From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles




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