as in immediately
in person and usually privately
the hostess told me personally that I was invited
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The designer, who was also responsible for her dramatic black and white Inaugural Night gown, hired a driver and personally hand delivered the hat to her.
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Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2025
But these events are a source of income for hundreds of people, many of whom have been personally impacted by the fires.
—Ted Sarandos, Variety, 21 Jan. 2025
One giant ethical concern centers on Trump’s majority ownership of the tokens: 80% of the coin’s supply is held by Trump Organization affiliates CIC Digital and Fight Fight Fight LLC — a concentration that appears designed to personally enrich the president.
—Allison Morrow, CNN, 21 Jan. 2025
Murdoch personally apologized in July 2011 and shut down News of the World.
—David Folkenflik, NPR, 21 Jan. 2025
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Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2025
But these events are a source of income for hundreds of people, many of whom have been personally impacted by the fires.
—Ted Sarandos, Variety, 21 Jan. 2025
One giant ethical concern centers on Trump’s majority ownership of the tokens: 80% of the coin’s supply is held by Trump Organization affiliates CIC Digital and Fight Fight Fight LLC — a concentration that appears designed to personally enrich the president.
—Allison Morrow, CNN, 21 Jan. 2025
Murdoch personally apologized in July 2011 and shut down News of the World.
—David Folkenflik, NPR, 21 Jan. 2025
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“Personally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/personally. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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