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[spesh-uhl] / ˈspɛʃ əl /


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"The cervical vertebrae of Kank show special structures for muscle attachment and the protection of neck blood vessels, features particularly important in modern birds with complex neck movements, such as herons," says Dr. Motta.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

"Then I heard they're not just present but one of the playable protagonists? And not even special forces, handled from the perspective of an ordinary conscripted soldier, that's what gets me."

From BBC • May 29, 2026

“Pressure,” the new World War II movie from director Anthony Maras and writer David Haig, is a hyperfocused look at the days leading up to D-day with a special focus on the weather.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

“I think it is really a special credit to our players.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

Anyone lucky enough to meet him will find a very special human being—a mountain climber who finds poetry on the peak, an explorer who sings the glories of the stars.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr




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