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specially

[spesh-uh-lee] / ˈspɛʃ ə li /


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Some properties assign security guards to ask young shoppers to show identification at the entrance, while others rely on specially trained staff to selectively kick out troublemakers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Researchers at the University of Missouri are developing a new way to remove tiny plastic pollutants from water using specially engineered algae.

From Science Daily • May 12, 2026

As part of the process the first hedgehog detection dog for Ireland has been specially trained to help track them down.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

You can also wear the Whoop sensor in the company’s specially designed boxers, bras and other apparel.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

The live fish were specially ordered and were brought all the way from the coast in tank cars and glass boxes to 432 Proudfoot Avenue.

From "Mr. Popper's Penguins" by Florence Atwater and Richard Atwater




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