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The phrase "a certain segment of" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to refer to a specific portion or group within a larger whole, often in discussions about demographics, opinions, or behaviors.
Example: "A certain segment of the population believes that climate change is a pressing issue that needs immediate action."
Alternatives: "a specific group of" or "a particular portion of".
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A certain segment of New York's population simply cannot stay away.
I'm sure he is as popular as ever with a certain segment of the community.
For a certain segment of the population, those words triggered a Pavlovian synth beat.
A certain segment of the political world seems riveted by the topic.
While sentiment is hard to gauge, a certain segment of society rejects censorship.
Still, Mr. Harvey said, the store is quite a draw for a "certain segment of people".
And a certain segment of the jazz audience might think that effort enough.
So the prospect of a conversation between them carries weight for a certain segment of the population.
Because for a certain segment of television viewers there's only one clear choice for President -- and it's not Josiah Bartlet.
You could say that man ego has been a driving force of a certain segment of downtown theater for years.
There was a certain segment of the audience that really just only cared about answers that can't be answered.
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