personally

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This personally is an affirmation of faith that God's Will prevails even in moments when our hopes are frail.

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  1. adverb Without the intervention of another; in person: I thanked them personally.
  2. adverb As far as oneself is concerned: Personally, I don't mind.
  3. adverb As a person: I admire his skill but dislike him personally.

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  • The problem is when people take ***** personally, and one of those people is ***** CRAZY. —  digg.com: Stories / Popular
  • TOTALLY hot -- personally, I like this better, But it is not Edward's hair -- hope it grows before March! —  Entertainment Weekly's PopWatch
  • This program will change your life -- personally, professionally, and financially. —  MyLinkVault Newest Links
  • Good luck with your Corgi -- personally, my favorite breed (grew up with one). —  Ask MetaFilter
  • Mrs. Levin served as a role model and mentor for many -- personally, politically and professionally, according to State Sen. Gilda Jacobs, D-Huntington Woods. —  detnews.com - Local
 

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  1. from Middle English personally; from personal + -ly2.
 

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/ˈpərsənəli/
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