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there's always one person stuck with cleaning up the mess, namely me
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In fact, some Snapdragon X systems offer superior battery life at similar or lower price points, namely those from Lenovo and HP.
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Marco Chiappetta,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
There are definitely shades of Logan in Death of Robin Hood, namely Robin’s guilty conscience and his relationship with a little girl named Margaret.
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Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
Visibility Swimming pool dive toys are usually made with bright colors, namely ones that contrast with the pool liner.
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22 June 2026
The Case Against Greens Gummies, According to Dietitians Dietitian Rachel Gargano at Live It Up raised a concern that doesn’t show up on the front of the bottle, namely that what’s printed on the label may not match what’s actually in each chew.
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Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 June 2026
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Marco Chiappetta,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
There are definitely shades of Logan in Death of Robin Hood, namely Robin’s guilty conscience and his relationship with a little girl named Margaret.
—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
Visibility Swimming pool dive toys are usually made with bright colors, namely ones that contrast with the pool liner.
—
Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
The Case Against Greens Gummies, According to Dietitians Dietitian Rachel Gargano at Live It Up raised a concern that doesn’t show up on the front of the bottle, namely that what’s printed on the label may not match what’s actually in each chew.
—
Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 June 2026
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“Namely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/namely. Accessed 27 Jun. 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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