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personal

[pur-suh-nl] / ˈpɜr sə nl /


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All the while, his injuries mounted and personal life deteriorated.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

There’s also the personal pain of realizing that your husband’s “love” may not be as advertised, making it easier to live in denial.

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026

He succeeds Pieter Elbers who resigned as IndiGo's CEO on 10 March, citing personal reasons.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

That does sort of artificially depress the average personal saving rate.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

She doesn’t look or sound like someone who had a personal emergency.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison