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particular

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






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The wildflower meadow along the edges of the village green has been a particular highlight.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

To define interest-rate cycles we used the federal-funds rate and defined a cycle as any one where interest rates were going in a particular direction over a six-month period.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

This particular variant of the disease, Bundibugyo, is more difficult to detect than the more common Zaire variant.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

China in particular is sitting on massive reserves, which means that country can afford to stay completely out of talks between the U.S. and Iran.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

And I wasn’t ready for Ronnie to get to know that particular side of me.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan




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