exceptional

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The impact of the de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz has already led governments to take exceptional measures, like the Philippines which has declared a national energy emergency, Maynier noted.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

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

For something close to $5 million — one one-hundredth of the projected cost of gondola construction — McCourt likely could do an exceptional job.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

I knew that I had shattered the harmony of the day, the exceptional silence of a beach where I’d been happy.

From "The Stranger" by Albert Camus