as in immediately
in person and usually privately
the hostess told me personally that I was invited
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Whether personally or professionally, try to steer clear of power struggles or shady dynamics that don’t match your energy.
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Feb. 2025
Collection and use of personally identifiable information will be in accordance with Sponsor’s Privacy Policy or the applicable business partner’s privacy policy.
—USA TODAY, 22 Jan. 2025
By joining Dodgers, Roki Sasaki prioritizes development over being a team’s top star
Jan. 17, 2025
No one’s presence loomed larger than Ohtani’s, as the voice in the room who personally could relate to Sasaki the most.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2025
Sundar Pichai, and Apple chief executive Tim Cook rubbed elbows before Trump was sworn into office — the first three companies had each donated $1 million to his inauguration fund, while Cook had personally chipped in another million.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 22 Jan. 2025
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Feb. 2025
Collection and use of personally identifiable information will be in accordance with Sponsor’s Privacy Policy or the applicable business partner’s privacy policy.
—USA TODAY, 22 Jan. 2025
By joining Dodgers, Roki Sasaki prioritizes development over being a team’s top star
Jan. 17, 2025
No one’s presence loomed larger than Ohtani’s, as the voice in the room who personally could relate to Sasaki the most.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2025
Sundar Pichai, and Apple chief executive Tim Cook rubbed elbows before Trump was sworn into office — the first three companies had each donated $1 million to his inauguration fund, while Cook had personally chipped in another million.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 22 Jan. 2025
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“Personally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/personally. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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