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special

[spesh-uhl] / ˈspɛʃ əl /


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Deserving special scorn are the injection-molded plastic skirts biting into the bottom of the seat cushion.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

Occasionally, the president made special requests, which were reviewed carefully to ensure they were consistent with park service principles.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

In superconductors, electrons pair together in a special way that enables electricity to flow without resistance.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

"Then I heard they're not just present but one of the playable protagonists? And not even special forces, handled from the perspective of an ordinary conscripted soldier, that's what gets me."

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Torak wondered if there were special rules, and whether it would look weak to ask.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver




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