special
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An expert witness testified that Left’s words carried special weight because traders thought he had “skin in the game” when he tweeted about whether a stock was overvalued or underpriced.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
At a future date a special court hearing will look at recovering the embezzled money.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
Southern Californians were also reeling from the devastating wildfires in the Pacific Palisades and Altadena and last year’s special election to redraw the state’s congressional boundaries.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
Analysts told AFP that US government officials and lawmakers are likely to interrogate Cheng on the KMT's position on China and its decision to slash the government's special defence budget.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
The girls were special, either chosen by the spirit or fooling everyone.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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Vocabulary lists containing special
"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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