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special

[spesh-uhl] / ˈspɛʃ əl /


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“It’s special to be able to sit back and remember the special experiences when you were a kid,” Trout said.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 15, 2026

"Playing an Open at Birkdale is something that is always going to be very, very special and sit on a pedestal for anybody from Southport," Fleetwood said.

From BBC Jul. 14, 2026

New signings Dastan Satpaev - who has special dispensation from Kairat to train before officially joining on his 18th birthday in August - Emmanuel Emegha and Geovany Quenda have also been involved.

From BBC Jul. 14, 2026

The former Portuguese colony is governed by Beijing as a special region of China, but it has its own import rules and resembles an overseas market for mainland producers.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 13, 2026

“I don’t see what’s so special there that you can’t find at a library here in Staten Island,” his foster father said.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova

I filmed tons of specials for different networks and streamers in my home and outdoors.

From MarketWatch Jun. 30, 2026

Like all of those after-school specials, there’s a distinct element of gratitude that helps the film transcend accusations of corniness or caricature.

From Salon Jun. 22, 2026

The house played host to some iconic scenes through the Ruth Jones and James Corden sitcoms original three series run, and in later specials.

From BBC Jun. 22, 2026

Previously, she worked at ABC News Studios, producing long-form news specials for Hulu and documentary series for National Geographic.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 20, 2026

We get to use real microscopes, not plastic Kmart specials.

From "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson




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