exceptional
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Human-to-human transmission of the Andes strain "is not the rule but an exceptional event," according to epidemiologist Rodrigo Bustamante.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
An honestly exceptional day’s work for anyone else.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
Edmontosaurus fossils are already famous for their exceptional preservation.
From Science Daily • May 14, 2026
Adjusted operating profit, which excludes exceptional and one-off items, fell 0.5% to 1.64 billion pounds for the first half.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
“I have all grounds,” the prosecutor concluded, “to ask the court to pass an exceptional sentence on the defendant.”
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
Vocabulary lists containing exceptional
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