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particular

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






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She started speaking out on the need for penal reform, with a particular focus on vulnerable women who end up in prison; Thailand has one of the world's highest numbers of female inmates.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

One particular bright spot: merchandise commemorating the 250th birthday of America and other heritage items that flew off Cracker Barrel store shelves faster than expected, including U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

This particular case involves a federal statute called the Investment Company Act that provides that each share gets equal voting power in closed-end funds.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

The concept of “underownership” generally refers to the idea that funds aren’t as invested in a particular stock on a relative basis.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

I notice one in particular, probably because it’s the biggest.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy




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