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The third pathway, called the corticospinal tract, has a particularly important role in humans because it supports precise movements, including the fine control of our fingers.
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
Mr. Murakami has the authority—and, one assumes, the readerly trust—to leave behind such narrative crutches as character-building detail or precise language.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2026
By studying twins, and comparing and contrasting similarities and differences, a geneticist could determine the precise contributions of nature versus nurture to important traits.
From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee
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