as in especially
that is to say
there's always one person stuck with cleaning up the mess, namely me
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My initial solution was to attach to the boom an aluminum vane immersed in a viscous liquid (namely, oil).
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IEEE Spectrum, 2 Jan. 2025
This retro recipe from our 1984 holiday issues is a true Southern classic, starring Cheddar cheese, cream cheese, and a few surprise ingredients, namely olives and—wait for it—deviled ham spread!
—Mrs. J.d. McMullen, Georgetown, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2024
This move allowed Ganassi to focus resources on other series, namely IndyCar and IMSA, with Trackhouse Racing acquiring their NASCAR assets.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
This mapping helps to understand why the traditional approach is not very compelling to the target customers, namely, corporate leaders.
—Paolo Gaudiano, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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IEEE Spectrum, 2 Jan. 2025
This retro recipe from our 1984 holiday issues is a true Southern classic, starring Cheddar cheese, cream cheese, and a few surprise ingredients, namely olives and—wait for it—deviled ham spread!
—Mrs. J.d. McMullen, Georgetown, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2024
This move allowed Ganassi to focus resources on other series, namely IndyCar and IMSA, with Trackhouse Racing acquiring their NASCAR assets.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
This mapping helps to understand why the traditional approach is not very compelling to the target customers, namely, corporate leaders.
—Paolo Gaudiano, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Given its blend of moisturizing ingredients, the Slip Tint is an especially good pick for people with dry skin.Sara Coughlin, SELF, 15 Jan. 2025
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Patek Philippe certainly vies for the god-spot, sometimes slots in there when Audemars Piguet isn’t making headlines, especially when Patek’s watches from the ’40s and ’50s break auction records, affirming its prowess, however datedly.Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 15 Jan. 2025
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In addition, for my comprehensive analysis of how AI is being used specifically in medical and healthcare applications, such as mental health guidance, overall cognitive therapy, and mind-improving care, see the link here.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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Many agents and publishers look specifically to sign authors who already have a social following.Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
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Some people require medications, specialized medical equipment that needs power to charge and specially prepared foods that require refrigeration.Esme Mazzeo, CNN, 18 Jan. 2025
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To add to the concept, the restaurant is serviced by a blind waitstaff specially trained to offer guidance and reassurance.Caitlin Palumbo, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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Such high housing costs spawn other socioeconomic issues, the researchers continued, to wit: California has the nation’s second lowest rate of home ownership, behind New York, and home ownership is particularly scant among young adults, and Blacks and Latinos of any age.Dan Walters, Orange County Register, 9 Dec. 2024
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However, three election cycles is just a blink of an eye in the grand scheme of American history, so this could just be a blip borne of this specific political moment (to wit: three of the five uber-unpopular nominees were/are Trump).Nathaniel Rakich, ABC News, 1 Apr. 2024
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“Namely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/namely. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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