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exceptional

[ik-sep-shuh-nl] / ɪkˈsɛp ʃə nl /




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Catholicism had long done exceptional charitable work in the U.S., running hospitals, orphanages, shelters, soup kitchens and more.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The allegations have unfolded during a period of exceptional pressure on the ICC.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

We got so lucky with such an extraordinary cast, and Marc Munden is an exceptional director.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

The helmets survived in exceptional condition thanks to a combination of sediment and mineral deposits that formed around them underwater.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 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




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