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[dih-teyl, dee-teyl, dih-teyl, dee-teyl] / dɪˈteɪl, ˈdi teɪl, dɪˈteɪl, ˈdi teɪl /






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Detail of exactly who could be helped by the UK government and how remains unclear.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

After spending a month in medical treatment, Maverick fell into the care of Deputy Bryan Hubbard — a Riverside deputy assigned to the sheriff’s Mounted Enforcement Detail.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 28, 2025

Jose, 26, who declined to provide his last name because of safety concerns, is the son of the owner of Galaxy Auto Detail in Downey, which was targeted by federal agents on Wednesday.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2025

BBC Radio Northampton has produced an eight-part documentary series called In Detail: The Toxic Waste Scandal, which will be available for download on 4 March.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2025

My Spirits being much depressed by this Spectacle, so soon as I had Discharged my Duties, I sought out Prince’s Work Detail, that we might Sup together.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party" by M.T. Anderson




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