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exceptional

[ik-sep-shuh-nl] / ɪkˈsɛp ʃə nl /




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But once his older brother turned professional and the family recognised Itauma's exceptional natural talent, their stance softened.

From BBC Aug. 28, 2026

With sugar-white Gulf of Mexico beaches, a historic downtown and exceptional seafood, Pensacola is an outstanding choice for retirees looking for a coastal lifestyle without paying South Florida prices.

From MarketWatch Aug. 25, 2026

Achieving that, however, requires a microcomb with exceptional stability and signal quality.

From Science Daily Aug. 24, 2026

JD Sports cut its fiscal 2027 guidance for adjusted pretax profit—the company’s preferred metric, which strips out exceptional and other one-off items—due to underlying sales trends and a promotional backdrop in the sector.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 20, 2026

"All mothers think their children are beautiful. Rosalie was an exceptional child, they said, but she was the lovingest person that ever was."

From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin




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