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particular

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






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“There was nothing in particular that happened. I think people came to realize that this was a very interesting company that had a unique advantage,” he said.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

McGregor said union members were regularly raising health and safety concerns about landfill sites and "Ladybank in particular."

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Public opposition to healthcare buyouts has grown in recent years, spurred in particular by the disruptive bankruptcies of hospital operators Steward Health Care System and Prospect Medical Holdings in 2024 and 2025, respectively.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Companies that could report earnings surprises show a particular trading pattern of implied volatility heading into the earnings.

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

She looked out at the whole class but at no one in particular when she said it.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott




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