Some do very well, especially in an environment or job where they can use their particular talents.

This was the first he'd ever heard of that particular talent!

George's particular talents lay in the field of personal relations.

The future is uncertain, and you wanted to have someone with his particular talents available, just in case.

"If you ever have need of my people's particular talents, I hope you'll give me a call."

She has an interest in music, but no particular talent.

If there is not an immediate need for their particular talent, they may be put on a waiting list.

Even as a child she displayed a particular talent for music.

He was unable to center on any particular talent, and time ran out for him too.

"Her particular talent was to make books better, to get the most out of authors and their subjects."