specific incident
collocation in Englishmeaningsofspecificandincident
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specific
adjective
uk/spəˈsɪf.ɪk/us/spəˈsɪf.ɪk/
relating to one thing and not ...
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incident
noun
uk/ˈɪn.sɪ.dənt/us/ˈɪn.sɪ.dənt/
an event that is either unpleasant ...
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(Definition ofspecificandincidentfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
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They are problematic, however, for interviewers who are still gathering the facts to include in a mininarrative account of aspecificincident.
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Onespecificincidentduring one of those visits in the 1960s left a lasting impression on him.
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When one of the fattening animals of a member is sick, the cause is closely followed by the members summoned by the chairman for thatspecificincident.
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I was referring to aspecificincident.
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Today, we are discussing aspecificincident.
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This case appeared to show that there was aspecificincidentwhich could be investigated.
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There are though two reasons for concern which exercise the public mind; the first one is general and the second revolves around aspecificincident.
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That is interpreted in the courts as meaning a warning with regard to thespecificincidenton that night.
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The facts of thespecificincidentreferred to are as follows.
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However, that is simply a report about aspecificincident.
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That is aspecificincidentthat comes to mind.
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Referring to thespecificincident, there is no doubt that the alarm call was given almost immediately by the nurse involved.
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No evidence at present suggests that thisspecificincidentreflects a continuous danger to the population generally.
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They can focus on aspecificincidentor issue and have the flexibility to address the actual circumstances of individual situations and crimes.
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The power will also be created to intervene in the management of aspecificincident.
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It would be helpful if this inquiry looked into this matter remembering that general background, apart from anyspecificincident.
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Since that is pending consideration, it would be unwise for me to say more about thatspecificincident.
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