as in particular
hard to please
an old-maidish teacher who required that every essay be written in very formal English
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Adjective
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In particular, options are the instrument of choice to hedge exposure to volatile instruments and execute simple alpha generating strategies like a carry trade.—
Javier Paz,
Forbes,
28 Jan. 2025 -
Vogue Italia’s head of editorial content, Francesca Ragazzi, is a particular fan of the snuggly staple, styling her slouchy aviator option with everything from luxe leather skirts to chunky knitwear.—
Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
28 Jan. 2025
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The wide range of neutral-ish shades is a nice departure from the glittery brights already in your makeup bag.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
28 Jan. 2025
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And finally, with the Bulls, Chicago would get a nice asset in Randle to help continue their rebuild.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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Bass has employed a more careful and conciliatory tone.—
Julia Wick,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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Leopold cautioned immigrants of any religious, national or ethnic background to be careful traveling.—
Pioneer Press,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Jan. 2025
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Today’s shoppers are more demanding, more savvy and more cost-conscious than ever before.—
Gary Drenik,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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Friends and sources told PEOPLE at the time that although Silva was excited for Costner’s Hollywood ascendance, their relationship became more difficult due to his increasingly demanding schedule.—
Brendan Le,
People.com,
18 Jan. 2025
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One is a dog, one is a daintier version of Reynolds himself, one is a Lady Deadpool, and another is emblazoned with the green colors and red dragon of the Welsh flag.—
Christian Holub,
EW.com,
29 July 2024
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This Diamond Initial Necklace from Sarah O is dainty, beautiful, sparkly, and pairs super well with other pieces.—
Victoria Montalti,
refinery29.com,
10 Jan. 2024
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Some houseplants are finicky about humidity, but African violets are usually content with standard household humidity levels.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Jan. 2025
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On the downside, motion duck decoys are expensive and some of them are finicky in field conditions.—
Alex Robinson,
Outdoor Life,
19 Dec. 2024
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In the days leading up to voting, Taiwan was bombarded by cyberattacks — even the normally fastidious Chinese military hackers seemed to be working in shifts, Chiueh noted.—
Joshua Keating,
Vox,
16 Dec. 2024
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So, too, is their insistence on not just fastidious work in the vineyard and impeccable efforts in the winery, but also on their willingness—indeed, their passion—to allow every vintage to fully express itself.—
Brian Freedman,
Forbes,
16 Dec. 2024
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Ko enters this week with 22 victories and as only the 25th player to earn the requisite 27 points in arguably the most exacting Hall of Fame qualification system in sports.—
Edgar Thompson,
Orlando Sentinel,
26 Jan. 2025
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And his budgets, then as now, tended to reflect more exotic materials and more exacting processes.—
Ian Parker,
The New Yorker,
20 Jan. 2025
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