exceptional

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Both were soldiers who had gone on to provide unsurpassed political leadership of their respective countries, and both were possessed of exceptional physical and moral courage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

Telemundo executives said its coverage of the World Cup featuring nine different play-by-play teams must be exceptional because the tournament will be played at home.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

“The top priority for every Delta flight attendant is to ensure the safety and comfort of all customers while providing exceptional service,” a Delta spokesperson told MarketWatch in an email.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

Blitz hearings are sometimes used to speed up cases in exceptional circumstances, such as after the 2011 summer riots in England, which saw large numbers of public disorder hearings.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Like the waters of the river, like the motorists on the highway, and like the yellow trains streaking down the Santa Fe tracks, drama, in the shape of exceptional happenings, had never stopped there.

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote