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particular

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






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And I think, in this particular story, Carolyn never set out to be famous.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

The wealthiest Americans External link in particular are splurging in a way that makes up for everyone else.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

"In particular, with conditions such as addiction and obsessive-compulsive disorder we see a difficulty in breaking habits and shifting behavior. So, understanding the mechanics of behavioral flexibility may one day help us develop better treatments."

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

The American Revolution did emerge out of our particular national context.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

If he was feeling guilty about one particular thing, it was that he was still unsure where Gingersnipes belonged.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman




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