One particular incident was used to make that case.

Keep in mind that a person may make a judgment based on a particular incident rather than on a comprehensive view.

He said that he would have taken into account the emotion of the game and of that particular incident.

I remember a particular incident that convinced me of the importance of understanding.

So they are likely to reveal the passions of the moment, the short-lived irritation and anger we all feel over a particular incident.