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incidentals

noun

plural of incidental
as in minutiae

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  1. particulars
  2. details
Noun
  • West Virginia's social studies standards require instruction about 9/11 and its aftermath in sixth grade, eighth grade and high school, with particulars spelled out at each level.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026
  • So, Congress came up with a solution, but the two leagues dithered over the particulars just long enough that the Protect College Sports Act never really had a chance.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of particulars
Noun
  • Clear information gives everyone a fair chance to ask questions and prevents resentment from filling in the missing details.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Boox teased the Picco, its take on the buzzy Xteink X4 e-reader, back in July, but provided almost no details.
    — Terrence O'Brien, The Verge, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of details
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