special
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"It has been an incredible year for births here at Shaldon, but these twins are extra special," he said.
From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2026
The plan will add around 107,000 square feet of additional space, including over 32,000 square feet for the Mona Lisa display, and new galleries for special exhibitions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026
“We’re working with the building’s owners to put a foundation in place that allows Clifton’s to thrive for another ninety years, bringing Clifton’s special brand of magic to Broadway for generations to come.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2026
This isn’t a special plea for high earners.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 5, 2026
Your mouth waters at the aroma of food you get only on special occasions like Cherokee National Holiday or Cherokee days at the Sequoyah Birthplace Museum.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
She’s done that in her act, in her specials and books, and this was just a way to see it in real time.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026
In this world, she’s a 32-year-old comedian with four Netflix stand-up specials and a two-season stint as the host of late-night game show “After Midnight.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026
The hiring search offers a glimpse inside one of the most-watched programs on television and a franchise that has mushroomed to include primetime specials, a YouTube edition and a recent ESPN-branded sports tournament.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
The specials are expected to premiere during the festive period on BBC iPlayer and BBC One.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
But he recalled the killers, because they had arrested him as a freak, more special than any of the other specials.
From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick
Vocabulary lists containing special
"The Lotus Seed"
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Century 21 Accounting, 9e, Chapters 4-7
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"Glencoe Accounting: Real-World Applications & Connections," Vocabulary from Chapter 11
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