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121. It is especially poignant that he died on the day before his wedding.

122. The claws of a crab are used for grasping things, especially food.

123. So many days are routine and uninteresting, especially in winter.

124. I'd like to see more women in public life, especially Parliament.

125. This particular stretch of coast is especially popular with walkers.

126. the surrounding countryside. The country is more common in this sense but countryside is used especially in official language or when it would not be clear which sense of country is meant:the Wildlife and Countryside Act.

127. The companies are pouring trillions of yen into biotechnology research, especially for pharmaceuticals and new seeds.

128. The TV series is a watered-down version of the movie, especially designed for family viewing.

129. The tax changes will especially hit those on high incomes and , to a lesser degree, small businesses.

130. I can hear you - there's no need to shout. Yell can also be used, especially in spoken English. Cry with this meaning now sounds old-fashioned. When people scream they make a very loud, high noise because they are in great pain or are very frightened or excited:There was broken glass everywhere and people were screaming. You can also use these words with 'out':She shouted out in pain as they tried to move her.

131. Babies lose heat much faster than adults, and are especially vulnerable to the cold in their first month.

132. by lawful/legal means. Lawful tends to be used in technical or literary contexts. The same is true of the opposites, unlawful and illegal, but illegal is used especially about criminal activities. Legal also means 'connected with the law':the US legal system.

133. Vegetarianism is very popular among young people in Britain, especially among teenage girls.

134. For others, especially the young and foolish[sentencedict.com], the state will temper justice with mercy.

135. Try to view situations more objectively, especially with regard to work.

136. The temptation to steal is greater than ever before - especially in large shops.

137. Provide the bare necessities of life, especially food; keep away hunger.

138. Re-apply sunscreen every two hours, especially if you have been swimming.

139. She was shitting herself, especially when he pulled out a gun.

140. It is not placed first in a sentence:I especially like sweet things. Especially I like sweet things.

141. He gave great encouragement to his students[Sentence dictionary], especially if their passions happened to coincide with his own.

142. The selection of TV programmes, especially at the weekend, leaves a lot to be desired.

143. The road is partly/partially finished. Partly is especially used to talk about the reason for something, often followed by because or due to:I didn't enjoy the trip very much, partly because of the weather. Partially should be used when you are talking about physical conditions:His mother is partially blind.

144. He was disinclined to talk about himself, especially to his students.

145. It's better not to outstay one's welcome, especially on a first visit.

146. She was especially fond of a little girl named Betsy.

147. They're ridiculously underpaid, especially as the work is so dangerous.

148. I don't especially like the woman but, credit where credit's due, she's very efficient.

149. You need influence to get you there,especially if you are not a businessman.

150. He is especially emphatic about the value of a precise routine.