precisely
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China’s trajectory is harder to read precisely, but the pattern is one of internal development and rapid adaptation rather than reliance on external technology.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 29, 2026
“That is precisely why we believe these technologies should be developed transparently.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026
That imbalance is precisely why “Supergirl” being a flagrant misstep is such a disappointment.
From Salon • Jun. 27, 2026
Justice Sonia Sotomayor’s dissent points toward precisely that alternative reading.
From Slate • Jun. 26, 2026
Of course, she meant to say “locking” rather than “baking,” but this is precisely what is so tricky about acronyms and homonyms.
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
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"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 20–25
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