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- noun Plural form of
individual .
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Examples
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He might reply to the dilemma by saying, species do not exist _as species_ in the sense in which they are said to vary (variation applying only to the concrete embodiments of {272} the specific idea), and the evolution of species is demonstrated not by individuals _as individuals_, but as embodiments of different specific ideas.
On the Genesis of Species St. George Mivart
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_individuals_ of the same two species in crossing; so Sagaret believes this to be the case with different individuals of the same two species in being grafted together.
On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection or the Preservation of Favoured Races in the Struggle for Life. (2nd edition) Charles Darwin 1845
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"on numerous occasions, contrary to his fiduciary duty to SIC and ERB*, he ensured that Aldus recommended proposed investments that were pushed on him by politically-connected individuals in New Mexico, knowing that these politically-connected individuals** or their associates*** stood to benefit financially or politically from the investments and that the investments were not necessarily in the best economic interest of New Mexico."
American Thinker 2010
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But he used the term "individuals among us" and said the murder was carried out in order to exacerbate divisions within the rebel ranks.
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But he used the term "individuals among us" and said the murder was carried out in order to exacerbate divisions within the rebel ranks.
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But he used the term "individuals among us" and said the murder was carried out in order to exacerbate divisions within the rebel ranks.
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The warning that violence may sweep Beirut's streets should indictments be brought against certain individuals is slightly beside the point; we all know who would win the fight.
Patrick Galey: History Provides Comfort for Beleaguered UN Court Patrick Galey 2010
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The warning that violence may sweep Beirut's streets should indictments be brought against certain individuals is slightly beside the point; we all know who would win the fight.
Patrick Galey: History Provides Comfort for Beleaguered UN Court Patrick Galey 2010
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The warning that violence may sweep Beirut's streets should indictments be brought against certain individuals is slightly beside the point; we all know who would win the fight.
Patrick Galey: History Provides Comfort for Beleaguered UN Court Patrick Galey 2010
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The warning that violence may sweep Beirut's streets should indictments be brought against certain individuals is slightly beside the point; we all know who would win the fight.
Patrick Galey: History Provides Comfort for Beleaguered UN Court Patrick Galey 2010
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