precise
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The precise nature of the threat to RAF Mildenhall—whether imminent or more general—remains under discussion among U.S. officials, the people said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 10, 2026
The results suggest that molecular flexibility, once viewed as an obstacle to precise nanoparticle assembly, can instead become a powerful tool for engineering new material structures.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 4, 2026
"We needed rain in July or August," he said of the spots where he usually hunts -- the precise location of which he keeps a closely guarded secret even from his wife.
From Barron's ● Nov. 4, 2026
The precise cost of each flight can depend on how many officials were with the prime minister, fuel costs and other factors such as landing fees.
From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026
But when Crick quizzed Watson about the precise numbers, Watson could provide only vague answers.
From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee
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