be specific
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Rather than simply confirming results from less diverse populations, the goal is to identify protective genetic variants and biological mechanisms that may be specific to Brazil's population.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 8, 2026
Substantively, be specific about what you’re suggesting or asking.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 7, 2026
Her top tip is to be specific about what will resolve the issue for you, whether that's a replacement dish, or the price to be taken off the bill.
From BBC ● Jan. 5, 2026
When someone asks Brad Peebles what he does for work, he privately debates whether to be specific or keep it simple.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 11, 2025
Every note must be specific and clear, she tells me for the tenth time, so the sound “flows like water over the listener.”
From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper
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