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as in particularly
in the specific case of one person or thing as distinguished from others
all employees, but especially the administrative assistants, will need to learn to use the new phone system
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as in extremely
to a great degree
that university is especially strong in the sciences
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as in notably
in regard to something mentioned explicitly or in detail
he especially minded the proposed changes to the work schedule
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Recent Examples of especially
Those misses, especially early, turned into fast-break opportunities for the Grizzlies – an area of weakness for the Lakers and a strength for Memphis.
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Khobi Price, Orange County Register, 6 Nov. 2024
Support for Harris among women overall, but especially among Black women, has been building since July, when President Joe Biden withdrew from the race.
—Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
Independent film producers are especially concerned about what Trump, if elected, would do to the tax code.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
Demographics Population matters, especially regarding long-term economic growth.
—Wes Moss, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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Khobi Price, Orange County Register, 6 Nov. 2024
Support for Harris among women overall, but especially among Black women, has been building since July, when President Joe Biden withdrew from the race.
—Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
Independent film producers are especially concerned about what Trump, if elected, would do to the tax code.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
Demographics Population matters, especially regarding long-term economic growth.
—Wes Moss, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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The virus’ spread prompted the World Health Organization in August to declare a public health emergency of international concern, particularly as the virus spread to several other neighboring countries in Africa.Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
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My research focuses on how muscle develops from childhood to adolescence, with the goal of understanding how young people can get the most benefit out of exercise training programs, particularly strength training programs.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 15 Nov. 2024
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At first, the girls are only in danger of being forced to listen to one man’s extremely pretentious opinions about religion, philosophy, culture, and yes, pop music, which is terrifying in itself.Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 7 Nov. 2024
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Incumbent Carmen Montano and Councilmember Hon Lien are locked in an extremely close mayoral race in Milpitas.Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Previous presidents have stepped up the enforcement of immigration laws, notably Trump in his first term and Obama.Stephen Engelberg, ProPublica, 6 Nov. 2024
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Another challenge facing the economy is escalating trade rows with several key trading partners — most notably the European Union and the United States.Chris Morris, Fortune Asia, 5 Nov. 2024
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Then Biden, specifically, had members of SEAL Team Six killed, in order to cover up the conspiracy.Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 5 Nov. 2024
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Luke says to specifically look for humectants that will attract and hold water.Audrey Noble, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
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That gives us very little clarity as to who the Best New Artist front-runner is.Justin Curto, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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ChromeOS is built around touch-screen input, so detachable and two-in-one form factors are very popular for Chromebooks.K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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The legislature approved the bill in late March and a few weeks later overrode a veto by Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear, who said the bill advanced too quickly and that there should be a testing period before fully autonomous vehicles are allowed to drive in the state.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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If 10 hours on stand are too much, sleep in, sneak to your spot at 9 a.m., and hunt out the rest of the day.Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
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Post-wash, the texture is a little more relaxed and slightly wrinkled, though not terribly so.Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2024
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From a chemical perspective, the extraction, synthesis, or compounding of those medications is not terribly technically difficult.Jorge Just, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024
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Buck Bedding Areas Buck bedding areas are incredibly productive spots throughout the early season, pre-rut, and late season.Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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The lineup is an incredibly solid mix of Latin music styles, ranging from regional Mexican to various kinds of pop.Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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“Especially.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/especially. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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