personal
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The father of two says his force's success is compensation for the personal sacrifices.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
But his personal life stemmed from not ever forgiving his mother for leaving him behind when he was little.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
It would be a personal setback to surrender his place, but England have the fast-bowling stocks to cover for him.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
He attributes much of his personal and professional success to the people he grew up with.
From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026
“There’s a bit of a personal story behind it, as it was a donation from my father-in-law. He was from Turkey.”
From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar
Vocabulary lists containing personal
TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)
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