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in particular

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  1. Especially; also, separately, individually, in detail. For example, The chancellor talked about the curriculum, the core courses in particular, or The orchestra was outstanding, the strings in particular. [c. 1500]


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Scotland in particular is seen as a good location for future projects due to its supply of renewable energy to power the centres, with 24 currently in the planning process.

From BBC Jul. 29, 2026

Striking in these two apparently unrelated episodes is one word in particular — accuracy — and important lessons museums and historians can learn to combat these attacks on the integrity of historical research.

From Salon Jul. 28, 2026

That guidance suggests that teenage girls in particular are illiterate about their own bodies, and as a result make poor health decisions.

From Slate Jul. 28, 2026

It’s part of a willingness to overpay for chip stocks in general and memory stocks in particular.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 26, 2026

“How infuriating!” she cried to no one in particular.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood

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