special
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A Christmas special of Doctor Who has been cancelled while the BBC plans the next phase of the sci-fi show.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
“He obviously still believes it’s a special place,” said Franklin, co-founder of Prospero Wealth.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
However, that number has increased dramatically since, thanks in part to an expansion during the COVID-19 pandemic, and nearly 89% of ballots were cast by mail in last year’s special election.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
SpaceX opposed the extension, arguing in a Feb. 3 letter to the FCC that Amazon’s request was “just its latest gambit to get special treatment at the expense of others.”
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
To these special attendees, Phineas was no specimen or historical curiosity.
From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman
Vocabulary lists containing special
"The Lotus Seed"
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Century 21 Accounting, 9e, Chapters 4-7
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"Glencoe Accounting: Real-World Applications & Connections," Vocabulary from Chapter 11
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