in particular
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The resort was finished, but jobs, in particular, never really opened up for local people around that development.
From Slate ● Sep. 8, 2026
The new president has requested US assistance and, in particular, a suspension of customs duties to support reconstruction.
From Barron's ● Sep. 8, 2026
But despite all those headwinds, August was another positive month for U.S. stocks and fund investors, boosted in particular by shares of software companies that posted strong earnings.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026
Scott ends by saying why he was so drawn to the film, and Stagg in particular.
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026
Ma cast her eyes on nothing in particular and blew on her coffee.
From "Worth" by A. LaFaye
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