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special

[spesh-uhl] / ˈspɛʃ əl /


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The homicide investigation by Horry County police is now under scrutiny by a special prosecutor, and a state grand jury is reviewing evidence of alleged police misconduct.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Michael: I definitely want to stay up, but I can't deny that two trips to Wembley and the opportunity of seeing us score a goal there would be very special and memorable.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Maybe there was something special waiting for me on the other side of clicking play.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

US media reported Friday that American special forces had rescued one of two crew members of a downed F-15, the first US fighter jet to go down inside Iran since the start of the war.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

Glory continued, “And so is this book. The arrows revealed themselves to you. That means you’re special, Danny.”

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova