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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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Men, in particular, must challenge sexism, confront abusive behaviour and help create a culture where every woman and girl can live free from violence, abuse and fear.

From BBC Aug. 26, 2026

Gunn, who shares a producer credit with Chris DeFaria, operated from sincere adoration for the characters, in particular the tireless protagonist.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 26, 2026

And coming from the field of disinformation in particular, A.I. is a Pandora’s box of yet-to-be-imagined evils.

From Slate Aug. 26, 2026

For the past two months, yields on longer-term Treasurys in particular have steadily climbed, defying even a run of soft economic data that reduced the chances of a near-term interest-rate hike.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 21, 2026

One in particular catches my eye—it’s round and white and is decorated in a pattern of little red fishes.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy

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