as in immediately
in person and usually privately
the hostess told me personally that I was invited
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Armstrong personally contributed more than $1.3 million to a mix of candidates up and down the ballot.
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Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
Which path is the best fit for you personally, given your specific talents and your physical and psychological needs?
—Sigal Samuel, Vox, 3 Nov. 2024
The goalposts in her life are constantly shifting, as her desires and dreams evolve, both personally and professionally.
—Juan Velasquez, Them, 24 Oct. 2024
On the other hand, bringing high-performing teams together and seeing others grow personally and professionally brings joy and fulfilment, as does high-quality mentoring experiences.
—Melissa A. Wheeler, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
Which path is the best fit for you personally, given your specific talents and your physical and psychological needs?
—Sigal Samuel, Vox, 3 Nov. 2024
The goalposts in her life are constantly shifting, as her desires and dreams evolve, both personally and professionally.
—Juan Velasquez, Them, 24 Oct. 2024
On the other hand, bringing high-performing teams together and seeing others grow personally and professionally brings joy and fulfilment, as does high-quality mentoring experiences.
—Melissa A. Wheeler, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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“Personally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/personally. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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