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special

[spesh-uhl] / ˈspɛʃ əl /


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The homicide investigation by Horry County police is now under scrutiny by a special prosecutor, and a state grand jury is reviewing evidence of alleged police misconduct.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

It was subject to an improvement notice by the Care Inspectorate, and special measures were imposed.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Officials say the final rescue required a complex operation involving special forces, aircraft, and intelligence support, carried out amid active threats.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

US media reported Friday that American special forces had rescued one of two crew members of a downed F-15, the first US fighter jet to go down inside Iran since the start of the war.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

Case Company of Racine, Wisconsin, sent their special train down through Indiana.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck