in particular
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As Croatia, in particular, grew into the game, Panama took an even more defensive approach.
From BBC • Jun. 27, 2026
The navy in particular has expanded rapidly as Chinese leaders seek to grow their country's reach in the Pacific, where the United States has long been the predominant military power.
From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026
He noted that SpaceX, in particular, comes with a “lot of hope” for a company that is both losing money and has an uncertain road to profitability.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 26, 2026
From the start he showed talent, ambition and enough fortitude to get himself to London, Dublin and New York, fired by a determination to make his name painting important people, George Washington in particular.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026
“Where —” he said to no one in particular.
From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott
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