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as in especially
in the specific case of one person or thing as distinguished from others
all of you, but particularly anyone with a problem, should feel free to contact me at any time
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as in notably
in regard to something mentioned explicitly or in detail
she complained particularly about the suggestion that she make a greater effort to consider other viewpoints
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as in extremely
to a great degree
a particularly good explanation
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This function is particularly beneficial in environments with background noise, helping users stay centered and productive.
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Lauren Carpenter, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
The winds can rapidly push any fires that start, particularly when the landscape is dry.
—Evan Bush, NBC News, 10 Jan. 2025
The Welch rule also is particularly counterproductive right now, given where the state finds itself.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2025
His father, John Carro, was the first Puerto Rican to sit on New York's appellate bench, and Gregory has followed in his footsteps, making a name for himself with a reputation for being tough, particularly on bail decisions.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Lauren Carpenter, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
The winds can rapidly push any fires that start, particularly when the landscape is dry.
—Evan Bush, NBC News, 10 Jan. 2025
The Welch rule also is particularly counterproductive right now, given where the state finds itself.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2025
His father, John Carro, was the first Puerto Rican to sit on New York's appellate bench, and Gregory has followed in his footsteps, making a name for himself with a reputation for being tough, particularly on bail decisions.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Given its blend of moisturizing ingredients, the Slip Tint is an especially good pick for people with dry skin.Sara Coughlin, SELF, 15 Jan. 2025
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Patek Philippe certainly vies for the god-spot, sometimes slots in there when Audemars Piguet isn’t making headlines, especially when Patek’s watches from the ’40s and ’50s break auction records, affirming its prowess, however datedly.Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 15 Jan. 2025
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Partisan shifts Philadelphia enters 2025 notably more politically diverse than five years ago.Richardson Dilworth, The Conversation, 14 Jan. 2025
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That complex is notably the same site some claimed was taken over by armed Venezuelan gang members in September.Jackson Walker, Baltimore Sun, 14 Jan. 2025
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The complexity comes from Alexa users expecting quick responses as well as extremely high levels of accuracy.Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 14 Jan. 2025
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Despite its price, the Super Scooper, which can quickly reload on water without landing, is considered extremely cost-effective in fighting wildfires, according to Business Insider.George Petras, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
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Many agents and publishers look specifically to sign authors who already have a social following.Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
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What To Know Many Make America Great Again (MAGA) supporters are calling out Coney Barrett specifically for her switch.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 11 Jan. 2025
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Ironically, Trump’s recent comments have the potential of achieving something very different than their aim by encouraging Greenland’s prime minister, Mute Egede, to propose a referendum in 2025 on full independence.Scott L. Montgomery, The Conversation, 14 Jan. 2025
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The Phoenix Suns appear to be the team pushing hardest to trade for Butler, according to league sources, but the complication is that Suns guard Bradley Beal would very likely need to be involved in that deal to make the salary cap math work.Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2025
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We were treated terribly during the hostage crisis.Courtney Dorning, NPR, 11 Jan. 2025
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And in a terribly fateful move, economists encouraged the switching of a tariff for an income tax, the spirit of 1913, when the income tax came on and the tariff was substantially reduced.Brian Domitrovic, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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The number of highly intelligent species on earth represents an incredibly small percentage compared to the total number of species, Bruce Lieberman, the book’s co-author, and an evolutionary biologist and paleontologist at the University of Kansas in Lawrence, told me via email.Bruce Dorminey, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Made with 100% super soft cotton, each extra-large cotton ball is incredibly gentle on the skin.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Ultimately, yet another slow start was too much to overcome.Matt Schneidman, The Athletic, 13 Jan. 2025
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Using the wrong type or size of cuff If the cuff is too large or small, measurements will be abnormal, the cardiologist cautioned.Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 12 Jan. 2025
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“Particularly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/particularly. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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