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specifically

[spi-sif-ik-lee] / spɪˈsɪf ɪk li /


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The New York Police Department said it would not increase security specifically at Penn Station because of Sunday's stabbing.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

It was during the show’s “Snack Attack” segment when Oswalt dissed on food bowls, specifically calling out KFC for kick-starting such a heinous eating trend.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

Daniel Capstick from Ecology Building Society says last year they launched a new mortgage product specifically for this "growing market".

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

“Renoir” takes place in 1987 specifically because that’s the year she turned 11, and, like her protagonist, she was infatuated with “Little Irène.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

In the fortress behind mine, however, lived an orange cat who came and went from her house at will through a push entrance specifically designed for felines.

From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth




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