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exceptional

[ik-sep-shuh-nl] / ɪkˈsɛp ʃə nl /




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On the F1 calendar, only Suzuka in Japan is a realistic rival, albeit Monaco is exceptional in a different way.

From BBC Jul. 14, 2026

"It is a tour de force of Yao Xue's PhD thesis work, pairing an innovative approach with exceptional electrophysiological skill."

From Science Daily Jul. 14, 2026

James Chace presents the presidential election of 1912 as a watershed moment in which four politicians fought over “the central question of America’s exceptional destiny.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 13, 2026

“A once-in-a-generation Hollywood Hills estate, this extraordinary 6.5-acre gated compound offers exceptional privacy, breathtaking panoramic views, and an unrivaled legacy of ownership,” the listing reads.

From MarketWatch Jul. 13, 2026

But in its time, it was an exceptional university.

From "Sugar Changed the World: A Story of Magic, Spice, Slavery, Freedom, and Science" by Marc Aronson




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