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as in just
as stated or indicated without the slightest difference
arrived precisely at noon
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as in strictly
without any relaxation of standards or precision
measured the length of the board precisely
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Recent Examples of precisely
But this is precisely what this program is trying to teach: safely training in a vulnerable position creates resilience in that position.
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Wes Judd, Outside Online, 6 Jan. 2025
Now Trump has a chance to do precisely what Biden wanted to prevent — to complete eight years in the White House and put his stamp on American politics for decades to come.
—Doyle McManus, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2025
There have been a few ups, a multitude of downs and precisely one meaningful trophy.
—George Caulkin, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
That, not would appear, iOS precisely what has been happening according to a new report published in TechCrunch.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Wes Judd, Outside Online, 6 Jan. 2025
Now Trump has a chance to do precisely what Biden wanted to prevent — to complete eight years in the White House and put his stamp on American politics for decades to come.
—Doyle McManus, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2025
There have been a few ups, a multitude of downs and precisely one meaningful trophy.
—George Caulkin, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
That, not would appear, iOS precisely what has been happening according to a new report published in TechCrunch.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for precisely
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Finally, civil engineers round out the top four best jobs and earn just over $100,000 per year.Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2025
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However, when both tested positive for COVID just two days before the trip, his wife encouraged him to go alone since the tickets were non-refundable.John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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That’s exactly the kind of high-risk, high-reward play that benefits an underdog.Jordan Brenner, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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An April 2024 report by Mott MacDonald, a design firm contracted for roadway projects, accounted for the possibility of a Ford F-150 truck turning onto Bourbon Street—exactly what occurred on New Year's Day.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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That perception of an aging product lineup and high prices has seen RAM take a significant hit in sales and market share right at a time when Stellantis needs the profit from those trucks to fund other products across the company.Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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His warm personal style suffuses every part of his new Los Angeles house, a place where cozy textures, the glow of candlelight, and the smell of pumpkin pie make guests feel right at home.Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Precisely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precisely. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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