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exceptional

[ik-sep-shuh-nl] / ɪkˈsɛp ʃə nl /




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We got so lucky with such an extraordinary cast, and Marc Munden is an exceptional director.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

The allegations have unfolded during a period of exceptional pressure on the ICC.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The helmets survived in exceptional condition thanks to a combination of sediment and mineral deposits that formed around them underwater.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

“The expectation is that…the mare will acquire sprinter-like characteristics that she did not previously have, while maintaining her other exceptional traits,” said Gabriel Vichera, co-founder and chief scientific officer of Kheiron.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

She is especially beset by Leah’s and my status as exceptional children.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver




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