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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

Today, a collection of national assistance programs is making progress in aiding two such groups in particular: families and veterans who are homeless.

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

The concept of “underownership” generally refers to the idea that funds aren’t as invested in a particular stock on a relative basis.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

“So ask yourself, why are those particular letters—H-W-B—showing through the windows?”

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin




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