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exceptional

[ik-sep-shuh-nl] / ɪkˈsɛp ʃə nl /




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“And this is especially true for the San Pedro Valley, which for decades now has been well known as a place of exceptional cultural significance.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026

What’s Next: Dolan’s other two companies, Sphere Entertainment and Madison Square Garden Entertainment, have also had exceptional runs.

From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026

But it’s personality that shapes who we are, and provides us with the qualities that set us apart from others, making us truly exceptional.

From Salon • Jun. 18, 2026

It said the team had been promoted after demonstrating "exceptional field capabilities amid rugged terrain, harsh environmental conditions and high temperatures inside the volcanic crater".

From BBC • Jun. 15, 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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