the particular

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Sir Keir was using that phrase to describe both the general economic impact of the Iran conflict and the particular difficulties in getting the Strait of Hormuz open again.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

"At the moment, due to the particular unity that has been created between you our compatriots... the enemy has been defeated," said Khamenei.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

For Iran, mines aren’t important for the particular damage they can do to passing ships because “their primary objective is disruption” to shipping and the global economy, said Arasli.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

Though there are many constitutional issues that courts can grant relief on—and both Wood and Burton’s cases are riddled with them—clemency is the only possible mechanism to correct the particular injustice of disproportionate death sentences.

From Slate • Mar. 6, 2026

In order to be familiar with the particular notes that a piece of music is likely to use, musicians study scales.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones