a certain

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Knowing that the philosophy that was coming out of Edinburgh in the 1700s was directly feeding into what these guys were doing, it felt like the continuation of a certain strain of Scottish history.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

But when Premier League clubs enjoy a period of success, it tends to be met with a certain snarkiness.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

These type of funds limit the upside that an investor may get in a bull market by capping gains at a certain level and then use options to reduce downside.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

Lilly could pay up to $1.5 billion in cash for Curevo, including an undisclosed upfront payment and a potential subsequent payment if a certain milestone is met.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Suddenly, a certain River God pops into existence, standing next to Nansi.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer