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particular

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






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That particular trip had been a diplomatic mission to rebuild the US and UK partnership after the Suez Crisis of 1956, which had put the two countries in dispute over a Middle East war.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

Gorsuch said he was generally skeptical of broad searches if the government had no particular suspect.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

When Queen Elizabeth II visited for the bicentennial in 1976, she said in a speech it was “with a particular personal interest that I view those events which took place 200 years ago.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

But you may not need this particular CFP.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026

“It’s possible. That’s the main point. If you’re determined to reach a particular operator, it’s possible.”

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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