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special

[spesh-uhl] / ˈspɛʃ əl /


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Maybe there was something special waiting for me on the other side of clicking play.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

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

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

Before last’s year’s special election, California Secretary of State Shirley Weber issued a similar warning about the delays.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

And I had greeted one of our group by name, practically admitted a special relationship between us, when the cardinal rule of the underground was .

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom