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there's always one person stuck with cleaning up the mess, namely me
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Some plants, namely those that evolved in interior, continental locales, have evolved strategies to deal with roller coasters, as well.
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Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 9 Jan. 2026
The San Bernardino band is a pioneer of the subgenre, which blends the traditional instrumentation of Mexican folk balladry with elements of American trap music, namely its beats and the gritty lyrical content that deals with matters of moving contraband, turf wars and endless hustle.
—Andrea Flores
jan. 8, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
So, keeping a fair perspective and prioritizing the things that matter most, namely, family.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Entrance ramps lead to the lobbies and elevator banks inside both the Metropole and Opera wing, but access to ground-floor restaurants and public spaces, namely the pool and courtyard garden, is also possible.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
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Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 9 Jan. 2026
The San Bernardino band is a pioneer of the subgenre, which blends the traditional instrumentation of Mexican folk balladry with elements of American trap music, namely its beats and the gritty lyrical content that deals with matters of moving contraband, turf wars and endless hustle.
—Andrea Flores
jan. 8, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
So, keeping a fair perspective and prioritizing the things that matter most, namely, family.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Entrance ramps lead to the lobbies and elevator banks inside both the Metropole and Opera wing, but access to ground-floor restaurants and public spaces, namely the pool and courtyard garden, is also possible.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
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“Namely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/namely. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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namely
adverb
name·ly
ˈnām-lē 
: that is to say
the cat family, namely, lions, tigers, and related animals
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