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special

[spesh-uhl] / ˈspɛʃ əl /


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"This court is so special to me in so many ways," Zverev, 29, said.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Patrizia’s of Williamsburg, a family-style Italian restaurant in Brooklyn, has a special called Jalen Brunson Rigatoni—pasta dyed with organic blueberry extract and an orange-colored cream sauce.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Even among international fans, there is special recognition of the Mexican goalkeeper due to his ability to rise to the occasion on the biggest stages.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

In the Pacific Northwest, summertime street parties are rare and special tributes to a sun that hides for half the year.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

“Mallory goes to a special curly hair place,” Avery says.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison




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