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Jonathan Scourfield, professor of Social Care at Cardiff University, said: "Young men, in particular, are much more likely to get injured and die from physical risk taking. The expectation of physical strength."
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026
While locals are used to periods of low water, this particular spell is alarming, with the record low of 1906 set to be surpassed imminently.
From Barron's ● Oct. 4, 2026
These videos, in particular, activate the reward circuitry of the brain with their novel, engaging and effortless nature, leading to instant and constant gratification.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026
Identifying a particular molecule and a related genetic variation gives scientists a more precise target to investigate.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 3, 2026
Whenever a swarm of pixies would hover around a particular spot of rock, the miners knew precisely where they should dig.
From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff
But her willingness to come forward now creates an obligation for institutions to look beyond the particulars of this one case.
From Slate ● Oct. 2, 2026
The particulars of Wilson’s divorce, filed with the Supreme Court of British Columbia, are sealed to the public.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026
But my understanding is that while the Scottish government doesn't dispute that the first minister got a security briefing, they feel this was more about general concerns around China, not the particulars around Ardersier.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
“I would never use the word swindled, but the context — yes, I have said that,” Bianco said after some back-and-forth about the particulars of his criticisms.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 6, 2026
The actual particulars of the event are unclear, obscured by the accretion of myth.
From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer
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