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Others may assert that I am being too easy on Obama and the Democrats, and claim that Obama especially is a communist.

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  1. adverb To an extent or degree deserving of special emphasis; particularly.

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  • Here I met with great kindness, especially from the Greek consul-general, Mr. Spartali, and I then made the acquaintance of his daughter, who, two years later, became my wife. —  The Autobiography of a Journalist, Volume II
  • Now let me commend myself to you; give my willing service to our Prior for me; tell him to pray God for me that I may be protected, and especially from the French sickness; I know of nothing that I now dread more than that, for well nigh every one has got it. —  Albert Durer
  • I need not tell you to do your best to cultivate ability for concentrating your thought on whatever work you are given to do—you will need it in Latin especially. —  Letters to His Children
  • It's necessary to sing in English especially if you want to get more recognition and audience worldwide. —  Side-Line news feed
  • Since criticism has been getting louder on the silence of the Pope in this matter especially from the German-speaking world, Father Federico Lombardi, Vatican spokesman made a further statement on Tuesday evening. —  Catholic Church Conservation
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  1. from Middle English especially; from especial + -ly.
 

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/ɛsˈpɛʃəli/
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