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The tanker headed for New York shortly after US special envoy Steve Witkoff held separate talks with Zelensky and Putin this week, with both agreeing to resume Ukraine-Russia-US talks.
From Barron's ● Oct. 23, 2026
Standing at the center of the home court under a spotlight, Doncic welcomed Laker Nation to a new season, one he promised would be special.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026
"It is always a moment in the annual calendar where we support Stand Up To Cancer through Gogglebox," Burnham said of the recurring charity special.
From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026
“You can see in the very small ones already whether there’s something special or not,” the Austrian former tech investor says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
Danny had read all kinds of fairy tales and knew how rare and special fairy dust was.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
In this world, she’s a 32-year-old comedian with four Netflix stand-up specials and a two-season stint as the host of late-night game show “After Midnight.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026
The hiring search offers a glimpse inside one of the most-watched programs on television and a franchise that has mushroomed to include primetime specials, a YouTube edition and a recent ESPN-branded sports tournament.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
“Star Trek” kicked off 2026 with a 60th anniversary float at the Rose Parade, and festivities since have included special screening events, a generations-spanning panel at San Diego Comic-Con and TV specials.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
The specials are expected to premiere during the festive period on BBC iPlayer and BBC One.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
A grandma for president, millions in reward money, TV specials.
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
Vocabulary lists containing special
"The Lotus Seed"
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Century 21 Accounting, 9e, Chapters 4-7
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"Glencoe Accounting: Real-World Applications & Connections," Vocabulary from Chapter 11
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