special delivery

Example Sentences

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A few weeks ago, I got a text from my grandma: “A special delivery is on its way to you.”

From Salon • Mar. 17, 2026

They have said they will aim to deliver as many parcels and special delivery letters as possible, while priority will be given to prescriptions and Covid-19 test kits.

From BBC • Dec. 4, 2022

There’s a special delivery room with Native images on the walls and bed, forms for doctors to approve herbal treatments from trusted traditional healers, and protocols for “good dying” mindful of spiritual beliefs.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 27, 2022

But the special delivery is not a blessing — it’s a curse.

From New York Times • May 12, 2022

After all, he had sent us the Jackson Five album by special delivery to make up for stealing from us.

From "Gone Crazy in Alabama" by Rita Williams-Garcia