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specialize

[spesh-uh-lahyz] / ˈspɛʃ əˌlaɪz /


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Expect more than a dozen sculptural and diorama artists to contribute, along with those who specialize in mixed media for interactive and video content.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 1, 2026

These funds specialize in using derivatives in ways that are particularly appealing to older, more risk-averse investors, ETF industry experts said.

From MarketWatch Aug. 12, 2026

Health professionals who specialize in eating disorders told me that the scrutiny can exacerbate illness, for both regular people and celebrities who might be struggling.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

All three injured firefighters were working on hand crews, which specialize in fighting fires in such areas, she said.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 28, 2026

Only a few people can keep up with the rapidly advancing frontier of knowledge, and they have to devote their whole time to it and specialize in a small area.

From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking

“It is harder to do business with companies that have been convicted of felonies,” said Matthew Axelrod, a partner at Gibson Dunn who specializes in sanctions enforcement.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 9, 2026

Getting married is one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll ever make, notes Sarah Luetto, a partner at the law firm BlankRome who specializes in matrimonial and family law.

From MarketWatch Sep. 8, 2026

“It does not inspire confidence to know that this kind of wild understatement happened,” said Andrew Granato, a law professor at the University of Texas at Austin who specializes in corporate finance and insurance.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 5, 2026

Singh worked with Jyoti Katoch, an associate professor of physics who specializes in fabricating devices from such materials.

From Science Daily Sep. 3, 2026

NOTE: Although percussion specializes in "noise"-type sounds, even instruments like snare drums follow the basic physics rule of "bigger instrument makes longer wavelengths and lower sounds."

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones

Life specialized in photo essays in which the pictures did not illustrate the story but told it, and this was Smith’s forte.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 10, 2026

After talks with President Abelardo de la Espriella in the Caribbean city of Barranquilla, Rubio told reporters an energetic discussion was underway aimed at supplying Colombia with military equipment, specialized training and intelligence.

From Barron's Sep. 9, 2026

“One of the biggest takeaways from scientific research is that meowing seems in many ways to be specialized for communication with humans,” says Jay Schwartz, an associate professor of psychological science at Western Oregon University.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 9, 2026

The attacks caused fires at several locations and led to a temporary halt in some operations, while specialized teams worked to contain the fires, secure the sites and assess the damage, the ministry said.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 8, 2026

“My dear Constance, kindly do not pour scorn on things you know nothing of. Leave it to those with specialized knowledge.”

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques

She initially launched her brand under the moniker American Riviera Orchard, specializing in artisan jams she notably gifted to celebs, including Kris Jenner, Chrissy Teigen and Mindy Kaling.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 24, 2026

“No one can tell you with a straight face where interest rates are going,” Jim Lebenthal, who was a market strategist specializing in municipal bonds, wrote in 2009 in his now-classic “Lebenthal on Munis.”

From MarketWatch Aug. 21, 2026

She is a journalist specializing in luxury travel, restaurants, wine and wellness and lives in Chicago.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 19, 2026

Alexis Romero, attorney specializing in economic and environmental justice, argues in Slate that these new orders push the boundaries of both U.S. and international law.

From Slate Aug. 13, 2026

Three days later Mr. Brown, a tiny gringo, arrived at the train station clutching a mysterious suitcase; Esteban introduced him as an agricultural technician specializing in insecticides.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende




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