as in immediately
in person and usually privately
the hostess told me personally that I was invited
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Ultimately, the court decided that given the circumstances, and if the Frenches were flying there to personally manage their condo, the expense was reasonable and therefore, tax deductible.
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Medora Lee, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
On April 12, tensions rise as the moon peaks in Libra, highlighting what needs to come into balance in our relationships, both personally and professionally.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 3 Apr. 2025
And perhaps most glaringly, 76 percent of experts believe these technologies will benefit them personally rather than harm them (15 percent).
—John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 3 Apr. 2025
Messi and Beckham have developed a strong relationship, both professionally and personally, since Messi’s move to Inter Miami CF in 2023.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2025
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Medora Lee, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
On April 12, tensions rise as the moon peaks in Libra, highlighting what needs to come into balance in our relationships, both personally and professionally.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 3 Apr. 2025
And perhaps most glaringly, 76 percent of experts believe these technologies will benefit them personally rather than harm them (15 percent).
—John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 3 Apr. 2025
Messi and Beckham have developed a strong relationship, both professionally and personally, since Messi’s move to Inter Miami CF in 2023.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for personally
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“Personally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/personally. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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