as in to specify
to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically
I do want to briefly touch upon the medieval view of the world before talking about Gothic architecture
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Though the picture's caption doesn't specify the aircraft's destination, the local Arizona outlet ABC15 News reported that the migrants were deported to Guatemala.—
Hannah Hudnall,
USA TODAY,
7 Feb. 2025 -
The charge specifies that the suspect targeted either a single victim or one or more members of a single household, with the knowledge or reason to believe that his actions would cause terrorization under the circumstances.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
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Project 2025, the controversial conservative blueprint for a second Trump term, mentioned advancing the Ambler Road as a policy agenda.—
John Towfighi,
CNN,
3 Feb. 2025
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Trump mentioned tariffs repeatedly on the campaign trail in 2024, touting their ability to raise revenue and as a negotiating tool in other policy areas, such as immigration and drug enforcement.—
Jesse Pound,
CNBC,
3 Feb. 2025
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And Wall Street noticed, sending shares of the company up 24 percent to $12.38 on Monday.—
David Moin,
WWD,
11 Feb. 2025
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Although the news sent shock waves around the world, anyone who was paying attention would have noticed the fraying threads of Payne’s life.—
Federico Fahsbender,
Rolling Stone,
11 Feb. 2025
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Clarke cited a senior leadership team composed of 69% women and employee policies such as a flexible dress code as examples of how Francesca’s centers inclusivity.—
Russell Leung,
CNBC,
7 Feb. 2025
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Last year, the South Coast Air Quality Management District cited Sunshine Canyon for at least 25 excessive air pollution and nuisance odor violations.—
Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2025
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Without intending to pile too much pressure on a 15-year-old, and while noting that plenty can change, and quickly, there is an expectation that Watson is well placed to have an excellent career at the highest level.—
Matt Woosnam,
The Athletic,
8 Feb. 2025
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But there was one major difference between the two groups, the official noted: While the Kenyans were anxious for their livelihoods, the Americans were worried about their country.—
Declan Walsh,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2025
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Kim is one of several Democrats to indicate a willingness to let the government shut down if Republicans can't reassure them that their spending directives will actually be implemented.—
Riley Beggin,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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The two paintings contain few elements that might signal a tree – a concentration of lines near the center, lines that could be branches or a central trunk and lines that could indicate the ground or a horizon.—
Mitchell Newberry,
The Conversation,
11 Feb. 2025
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Why, the chorus asks, quoting Anna Akhmatova, is this age worse than others?—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2025
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People quote the headline numbers — €178million (£148.2m; $183.8m) in transfer fees, 37 league goals in five and a half seasons since leaving Benfica — and roll their eyes.—
Jack Lang,
The Athletic,
9 Feb. 2025
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