1
as in especially
in regard to something mentioned explicitly or in detail
the supplementary material was specially intended to address earlier accusations of cultural bias
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2
as in extremely
to a great degree
a specially gifted pianist
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Walmart also has Trico ice windshield wipers specially designed for winter weather.
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Christopher Murray, Fox News, 21 Oct. 2024
Ferrari's Own Electric Motors Ignition and injection timing have been optimized, the combustion chamber permits higher-than-ever pressures, and the exhaust is made of Inconel and has been specially tuned to deliver the sort of coruscating note Ferrari owners and fans crave.
—Jason Barlow, WIRED, 17 Oct. 2024
Unlike the San Diego panda arrival, which was shrouded in secrecy, the National Zoo pandas arrived at Dulles International Airport on a specially outfitted FedEx cargo airplane that had artwork showing a panda eating bamboo adorning the front of the aircraft.
—Karen Kucher, The Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2024
Stockpiles of ready-to-use therapeutic food, a dense, high-nutrition product specially designed to help children gain weight quickly, are running dangerously low or have run out in Mali, Nigeria, Niger and Chad, according to the U.N. agency.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 15 Oct. 2024
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Christopher Murray, Fox News, 21 Oct. 2024
Ferrari's Own Electric Motors Ignition and injection timing have been optimized, the combustion chamber permits higher-than-ever pressures, and the exhaust is made of Inconel and has been specially tuned to deliver the sort of coruscating note Ferrari owners and fans crave.
—Jason Barlow, WIRED, 17 Oct. 2024
Unlike the San Diego panda arrival, which was shrouded in secrecy, the National Zoo pandas arrived at Dulles International Airport on a specially outfitted FedEx cargo airplane that had artwork showing a panda eating bamboo adorning the front of the aircraft.
—Karen Kucher, The Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2024
Stockpiles of ready-to-use therapeutic food, a dense, high-nutrition product specially designed to help children gain weight quickly, are running dangerously low or have run out in Mali, Nigeria, Niger and Chad, according to the U.N. agency.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 15 Oct. 2024
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Demographics Population matters, especially regarding long-term economic growth.Wes Moss, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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The newspaper reported that tourists from as far away as France and South Africa have been stopping by the home to take pictures — especially of the famous street address.Lynette Rice, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2024
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The extremely negative reception to their most recent games, Mass Effect: Andromeda (2017) and Anthem (2019), tarnished the developer that was once seen as one of the most beloved in the industry.Hayes Madsen, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2024
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There are less than 200 bottles available of this extremely old and rare expression, and the palate is remarkable for its elevated age, with notes of tobacco, leather, tropical fruit, and a whiff of smoke picked up from nearly three-quarters of a century inside a sherry cask.Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2024
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Circulation issues and swelling Poor circulation becomes more common with age, particularly for women who sit or stand for long periods.Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 24 Oct. 2024
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The poverty rate has been declining locally and statewide over the years as wages have increased, particularly for low-income workers, but saw an uptick in 2020, 2021 and 2022.Arika Herron, Axios, 24 Oct. 2024
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Advertisement Why do millions of voters — many of them, as Trump might put it, very fine people — blow past the warnings of figures like Kelly, Milley and Bolton?Doyle McManus, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2024
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Slowly, and perhaps in retrospect very slowly, Kelly and Andrew worked up to having The Concourse Project which is their own 18,000 square foot warehouse which can be configured as a modular venue.Eric Fuller, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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Fierce clashes have been prompted twice this year by the government's efforts to introduce anti-liberal legislation bearing striking similarities to similar laws passed in Russia -- specifically a foreign agents bill and measures restricting the rights of the LGBTQ+ community.David Brennan, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2024
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Vice President Kamala Harris has vowed to raise taxes on high net wealth individuals but hasn’t specifically discussed estate taxes.Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024
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However, opioids are highly addictive drugs that can cause painful and potentially dangerous withdrawal symptoms.3 The withdrawal timeline ranges from days to weeks after discontinuing use.Josephine Hessert, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2024
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Russia is giving away highly sensitive advanced military technology, information, and equipment, including nuclear weapons, ballistic missile and missile defense programs, and space satellites to axis members in an attempt to maintain its war against Ukraine.Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, TIME, 24 Oct. 2024
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The messages almost immediately drew widespread rejection, notably from Latino — specifically Puerto Rican — communities in swing states like Wisconsin.Frank Vaisvilas, Journal Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2024
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Related Articles Most notably, the GmbH fall 2024 show opened with a 10-minute speech calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, the release of all hostages, and a Palestinian state.Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 28 Oct. 2024
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This is an incredibly wealthy New York City suburb, with a median home value of over $3 million in September 2024, up 7.3% from September 2023’s $2.81 million.Andrew DePietro, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
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More to Know: With a contoured curve and a stronger spring than traditional curlers, this curler is incredibly easy to use and provides a long-lasting curl.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2024
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“Specially.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specially. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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