special
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“It was particularly special for me that he was able to see a different and more personal side of my work,” Stillz says about his über-famous friend watching his first film.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
Before the start of every Test both captains are asked about how special it is to play the format and whether they would like to do so more often.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
The former Portuguese colony is governed by Beijing as a special region of China, but it has its own import rules and resembles an overseas market for mainland producers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
It feels luxurious and special, but is more budget-friendly than its prized sibling, caviar.
From Salon ● Jul. 12, 2026
“The big one with the lions out front and special rooms.”
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
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O’Donnell will also continue in her role as senior correspondent for the network, occasionally anchoring specials.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
I filmed tons of specials for different networks and streamers in my home and outdoors.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026
Like all of those after-school specials, there’s a distinct element of gratitude that helps the film transcend accusations of corniness or caricature.
From Salon ● Jun. 22, 2026
The house played host to some iconic scenes through the Ruth Jones and James Corden sitcoms original three series run, and in later specials.
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026
He and the thousands of other specials throughout Terra, all of them moving toward the ash heap.
From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick
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"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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