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particular

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






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The village churchyard has become a haven for local wildlife - in particular slow worms, a non-venomous species of legless lizard often mistaken for snakes.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

It is only when technological change takes out an industry in a particular region and people don't move that we see major technological unemployment and wage reductions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

This particular variant of the disease, Bundibugyo, is more difficult to detect than the more common Zaire variant.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

Officials are watching closely to see if higher energy prices push up the cost of goods in particular — food, clothes, consumer electronics, appliances and so forth.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

As for Tante Jans, her own particular specter moved very close.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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