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particular

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






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They paid particular attention to a woman in a wheelchair in the crowd — typical of their performances — asking if they could sit on the wheelchair.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Swaths of the book eulogize its demise—in particular, the interactive tour displays and gallery of first lady portraits Jill had taken care to update during her husband’s administration.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

One particular driver for Marvell is the shift toward optical-networking.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

"But, regrettably, the planning service have their rules and those rules had to be followed in this particular set of circumstances," he added.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

That particular playdate had left us with something more like a corn octopus that was far too heavy to be hung.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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