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particular

[per-tik-yuh-ler, puh-tik-] / pərˈtɪk jə lər, pəˈtɪk- /






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"We like to have a little delve into other people's lives – in particular where there's a shocking 'before and after', or they're able to watch the process," she says.

From BBC Aug. 22, 2026

Consumer groups heard all of these companies bemoan how tariffs on China and other Asian countries, in particular, meant they would have no choice but to raise prices.

From MarketWatch Aug. 22, 2026

"Some regions throughout the Adriatic have particular characteristics that led local populations to develop a specific shipbuilding style," said Charrié.

From Science Daily Aug. 21, 2026

For the past two months, yields on longer-term Treasurys in particular have steadily climbed, defying even a run of soft economic data that reduced the chances of a near-term interest-rate hike.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 21, 2026

“You’re correct, Danny. This particular book was found during a dig, actually,” Auntie North told him, sipping her tea calmly, though her foot was bouncing a bit.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova

But my understanding is that while the Scottish government doesn't dispute that the first minister got a security briefing, they feel this was more about general concerns around China, not the particulars around Ardersier.

From BBC Aug. 12, 2026

He said Herbert had mentioned earlier in the summer that a proposal was coming, but didn’t let the coaching staff know about the particulars until after it happened.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 29, 2026

Chitwood is targeting legal loopholes in Montana, though he was vague about the particulars.

From Slate Mar. 30, 2026

In that case, the particulars of how each medication is covered—whether it’s a copay or coinsurance, for example—don’t matter.

From Barron's Mar. 5, 2026

Genie’s dad made them all have a long moment of silence every Memorial Day, but Genie couldn’t remember him ever going into particulars.

From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds




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