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special

[spesh-uhl] / ˈspɛʃ əl /


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Last week, Treasury secretary Scott Bessent confirmed that his department also was working on a special $250 note with Trump's face – although putting a living president on currency would require congressional approval.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Bilton, who is the author of two New York Times bestsellers, wrote for the Times and served as special correspondent at Vanity Fair.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Tahdig, which is a special way of making rice where you get the bottom of the pot to create a crust.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

A special anti-graft court ordered his arrest Monday, days after Estrada, son of former Philippine president Joseph Estrada, was charged with plunder, defined in the Philippines as large-scale corruption.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

“Follow me and stay together,” the tour guide said, and led them toward the special rooms and exhibits on the second floor.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova




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