exceptional

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With improved precision, phonon lasers could become powerful tools for measuring gravity and other forces with exceptional accuracy.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

“Whilst we appreciate the criminals’ exceptional taste, the fact remains that cargo theft is an escalating issue for businesses of all sizes,” the company said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

This normally gives seafarers exceptional rights, including repatriation at the company's cost and double pay for those working on ships covered by IBF agreements -- around 15,000 vessels worldwide, according to the ITF.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

It is exceptional because of the staff who understand the importance of hospitality and the scale of the space is humane.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

“I have all grounds,” the prosecutor concluded, “to ask the court to pass an exceptional sentence on the defendant.”

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin