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particular

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






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Maybe he just really dislikes the entire program and wasn’t targeting Haitians in particular.

From Slate • Jun. 25, 2026

"The terror inflicted on this community was significant, and its effects on Minneapolis and Lake Street in particular will be long-lasting."

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

The Bejarano family notes that people come from all over to taste their stall’s tuba in particular, warning that not all tuba is made with the same precision as theirs.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026

They will be able to run detailed simulations to try out different solutions—tree planting, reflective surfaces, green roofs and other strategies—and see how much they would reduce heat in a particular neighborhood.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 24, 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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