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exactly

[ig-zakt-lee] / ɪgˈzækt li /


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A defense expert told jurors that the most likely cause of the blaze was fireworks and cast doubt on exactly where it originated.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026

“Unlike probabilistic AI systems, QNX technology is deterministic and safety-certified, which is exactly why it is so hard to replicate and why customers trust it for systems where failure is not an option.”

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

It's difficult to know exactly how widespread conversion practices are.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

Seeing herself on canvas for the first time in his studio was difficult, though, because she didn’t exactly like her body.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 24, 2026

It’s not exactly uplifting, but it’s all I’ve got.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison




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