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as in just
as stated or indicated without the slightest difference
we will meet at exactly six o'clock
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as in directly
in the same words
a plagiarism suit alleging that one historian had copied large segments of another's text exactly
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as in strictly
without any relaxation of standards or precision
follow the rules exactly and you won't get into trouble
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as in quite
to a full extent or degree
she listened to the advice, then did exactly what she wanted to anyway
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as in okay
used to express agreement
"Are you calling me a liar?" "Exactly."
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Photo: Courtesy of Assouline Part oral history and part cookbook, Carbone chronicles how, exactly, their culinary empire was built out of a combination of hard work, clout, and spicy rigatoni.
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Elise Taylor, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
The fate of the ranch is hanging in the balance since the new governor is moving ahead with plans to split up the Yellowstone property and develop it — exactly what John Dutton didn’t want.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
But what’s funny is how specific both systems are—like today, TikTok tutorials show exactly how to apply makeup with dots and lines all over your face, blending it out with brushes.
—Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 29 Nov. 2024
So, expecting to have a budget go exactly as planned every month is a sure-fire way to be frustrated and disappointed over and over again.
—Bernadette Joy, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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Elise Taylor, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
The fate of the ranch is hanging in the balance since the new governor is moving ahead with plans to split up the Yellowstone property and develop it — exactly what John Dutton didn’t want.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
But what’s funny is how specific both systems are—like today, TikTok tutorials show exactly how to apply makeup with dots and lines all over your face, blending it out with brushes.
—Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 29 Nov. 2024
So, expecting to have a budget go exactly as planned every month is a sure-fire way to be frustrated and disappointed over and over again.
—Bernadette Joy, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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Founded by coffee enthusiast and marketing expert David Boucher, Escape Cafe stands out in the crowded specialty coffee niche, offering customers the highest quality beans and blends roasted just right every time.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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Lewis Nunn 6) Hugo's, Dublin Sitting just off the northeast corner of St. Stephens Green, Hugo’s is an upmarket French-meets-Irish bistro with a private members club feel.Lewis Nunn, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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However, the way in which his identity has evolved within the last five years speaks precisely to what Andrew Sullivan touched on.Tony Peters, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
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Velocity Micro showcases its impeccable cable management behind this panel, with everything precisely routed and tied off.PCMAG, PCMAG, 6 Dec. 2024
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Ultimately, the British decided to acquire manpower directly from slave traders.Kinsey Gidick, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
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Pham—the controlling shareholder of Vietnamese conglomerate Vingroup and EV maker VinFast—directly owns a 90% stake in V-Green.Yessar Rosendar, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Every team in the league is going to aggressively pursue the young flamethrower, so acquiring him may be quite tough.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Now, my view is quite different literally, physically, mentally, and emotionally.Angel Saunders, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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The 29-year-old could be inserted right into the middle of the Giants' lineup, .Matt Musico, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
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By 1974, Motown had moved to Los Angeles and was once again exploring other opportunities, right as country was having a moment thanks to crossover hits by Charlie Rich and country-by-association stars John Denver and Olivia Newton-John.David Browne, Rolling Stone, 8 Dec. 2024
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The chicken remains perfectly juicy while cooking in the soup.Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
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Following The Eras Tour launch, Swift immediately shot to No. 1 on Pollstar's Artist Power Index chart, ending 2023 as Time magazine’s perfectly obvious choice for Person of the Year.Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 7 Dec. 2024
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At present, the test accurately predicts risk for preterm birth when administered before 20 weeks, according to Dr. Gillespie.Melissa Willets, Parents, 6 Dec. 2024
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According to Bryan-Goodman, friends have visited the Westlake neighborhood where Bryan was last reported living and spoke to neighbors who confirmed seeing her and described her accurately.Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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The folkloric characters are all well documented in historic Icelandic literature, and the bibliophilic country is also well-known for its tradition of gifting books for Christmas.Chad de Guzman, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
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Prior to the case confirmed in the Louisiana patient, cases had been mild and patients had all recovered after receiving antiviral medication, according to the CDC and state health officials.Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Exactly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exactly. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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