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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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Recent Examples of particularly One letter was particularly hard for Karina to reopen. Sarah Stillman, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025 Researchers found the snakes in urban areas of Guayas Province including Guayaquil, particularly in gardens with ornamental shrubs. Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2025 That was really a game-changer for our industry — but also, particularly, for Charlotte. Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2025 Among Anaheim’s centers who regularly take draws, Mason McTavish is the best at 50 percent, but Leo Carlsson (41.4 percent) is still in learning mode and Ryan Strome (41.6 percent) has never been particularly strong. The Athletic Nhl Staff, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for particularly
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Adverb
  • May the risen Christ, our hope, grant peace and consolation to the African peoples who are victims of violence and conflict, especially in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in Sudan and South Sudan.
    Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
  • Not everyone experiences water retention when taking creatine, but some people may gain a small amount of water weight, especially when using a loading dose of creatine.
    Jillian Kubala, Health, 21 Apr. 2025
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  • Most notably, Charlotte and Stratton engaged in a promo battle on SmackDown that was widely criticized, especially in regards to Stratton’s lackluster performance in the segment.
    Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
  • There are many misconceptions about exotic leather — notably the python, crocodile, and alligator skins that are transformed into the fashion industry’s most luxe handbags and leather goods.
    Lauren Parker, Footwear News, 18 Apr. 2025
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  • Western Conference Finals Potential Opponents: Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Lakers, Minnesota Timberwolves or Golden State Warriors The expectation is that the Thunder will have a clear path to the Western Conference Finals, which will undoubtedly be an extremely tough series.
    Nick Crain, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
  • Revel is extremely talented, but the Bills need a corner who can step in and be good to go from the beginning of the season.
    Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Apr. 2025
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  • As always, one rule that every guest should follow is to avoid wearing white unless specifically requested, given the shade is traditionally reserved for the bride.
    Shelby Wax, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2025
  • In a 4-3 decision, the court found that Weinstein's trial judge allowed prosecutors to call women who said Weinstein had assaulted them to testify, even though their accusations did not specifically relate to the entertainment mogul's charges.
    Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 16 Apr. 2025
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  • Miami closed to within 85-79 very late in the third, a stretch when Miami briefly gave the Cavs problems with their zone defense.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2025
  • Press very firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
    Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2025
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  • To Graydon Carter, a founder and coeditor of Air Mail and former editor of Vanity Fair, all of this seems terribly unfair.
    Nathan King, Architectural Digest, 17 Apr. 2025
  • Something would have to go terribly wrong for the Yankees to give up on the 2025 season.
    Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
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  • An incredibly realistic short almond nail set that may just have your friends fooled.
    Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 14 Apr. 2025
  • McIlroy came out incredibly hot, turning a two-shot deficit to Justin Rose into a three-shot lead in just over an hour.
    David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Apr. 2025
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  • Adam Wharton falls into this category too and for that reason completes my midfield.
    Adam Crafton, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2025
  • Many more children were affected by the bombing, too.
    Jenni Carlson, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025

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“Particularly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/particularly. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.

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