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personal

[pur-suh-nl] / ˈpɜr sə nl /


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A doctor can help evaluate their personal cancer risk and determine whether additional screening or follow-up may be appropriate.

From Science Daily • Jul. 10, 2026

But the most important part of the operation was more personal: two undercover officers, known as JJ and Anna, were sent into Michael Stewart's life.

From BBC • Jul. 10, 2026

Some colleges are leaning more on personal statements, along with grades and test scores.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 10, 2026

Parallel to Byrd’s stirring public advocacy is a crucial personal thread: her nurturing of Shelly, whose progressing dementia requires regular supervision.

From Salon • Jul. 10, 2026

All three of us have personal debit cards.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller




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