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secondly

[sek-uhnd-lee] / ˈsɛk ənd li /


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Then secondly, this is a song — you just handed me gold.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026

Lee pointed secondly to the focus on forward guidance, a tool used by the central bank since the early 2000s to inform the public about the likely direction of monetary policy.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

Firstly, they trust the government, and secondly, because Finns cherish feeling safe.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

But secondly, the weather is generally bad, meaning if they are left outside shops, they often become unusable, with charities being hit with "skyrocketing" financial costs in disposing of them.

From BBC • Jan. 12, 2026

“First of all, I don’t know that he’ll choose me to get the ring. And secondly, I can’t give you immunity.’

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman




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