a particular

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An analysis of his microbiome revealed a particular kind of a gut bacteria that is almost non-existent among modern humans.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Target-date funds are portfolios with investments that are tied to a particular year of retirement, such as 2055 or 2060, and become more conservative the closer that retirement year gets.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

The researchers estimated that if a particular sponge type were used in every German household, annual emissions could reach as much as 355 tonnes of microplastics.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

“You need to divorce the question from the occupant and focus on the role — the charter is not about a particular person, the charter is about the function of the office.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

Sociologist Devah Pager explains that those sent to prison “are institutionally branded as a particular class of individuals” with major implications for their place and status in society.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander