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exceptional

[ik-sep-shuh-nl] / ɪkˈsɛp ʃə nl /




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By contrast, “Liberation,” which was directed with captivating brio by Whitney White, left no doubts about the exceptional quality of the writing.

From Los Angeles Times • 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

Ireland's statistics office, the CSO, said Thursday the exceptional revision was due to the incorporation of data related to multinational companies, which carry significant weight in the Irish economy.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

In a statement, Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson said: "Every child should be taught by an exceptional teacher — and this government is determined to make that a reality in classrooms across the country."

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

A red-haired woman who proved to be exceptional at multitasking greeted us with a smile and a slight nod.

From "Because of Mr. Terupt" by Rob Buyea




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