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particular

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






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She started speaking out on the need for penal reform, with a particular focus on vulnerable women who end up in prison; Thailand has one of the world's highest numbers of female inmates.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

Essaye added that there could be “ripple effects on particular corners of the stock market.”

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

“We anticipate this trend will continue, with a particular focus on areas such as mining, quarrying, construction and defense.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

He responds to particular jabs delivered by Jon Stewart or Jimmy Kimmel.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

But as a rule, Clare never sent a wandering spirit to this particular realm unless he was absolutely, positively, most certainly certain.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman




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