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particular

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






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“The president never once asked me to commit to any particular interest rate decision, period,” said Warsh, 56 years old.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

The renewed surge in energy prices is a particular burden for Germany's heavy industry, in sectors ranging from steel to chemicals, which was also struggling with weak demand in export markets and fierce Chinese competition.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

He praised his rescuers, acknowledging that De Oliveira in particular had sacrificed a probable personal best in order to help him.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Multani also found a particular connection in Raf Sappera, a U.K.-based Punjabi rapper of Pakistani origin who straddles the same cultural junctions.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

This particular evening, Mother led the spirit questioning.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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