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The tanker headed for New York shortly after US special envoy Steve Witkoff held separate talks with Zelensky and Putin this week, with both agreeing to resume Ukraine-Russia-US talks.
From Barron's ● Oct. 23, 2026
“You can see in the very small ones already whether there’s something special or not,” the Austrian former tech investor says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
Wednesday, the weather service issued a special alert about a strong thunderstorm tracking 11 miles south of San Clemente that could bring wind gusts up to 55 mph, warning people to seek shelter inside.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026
It said his "talent and leadership have been crucial to our growth, strategy, and stability since our inception, and the special committee wants that to continue".
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026
Those in mourning did not attend social events and wore special dark clothing as public expressions of their grief.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
The company has produced more than 250 specials and estimates it currently generates just under $10 million annually in gross profits.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026
The hit comedy ran for three series, and three Christmas specials, between 2007 and 2024.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
His voice lands somewhere between the parents in Charlie Brown specials and those buzzers they put outside convenience stores to chase off teens.
From Salon ● Sep. 20, 2026
The hiring search offers a glimpse inside one of the most-watched programs on television and a franchise that has mushroomed to include primetime specials, a YouTube edition and a recent ESPN-branded sports tournament.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
I’ve seen specials on volcanoes, shark attacks, dogs born with two heads, and the mummies of Egypt.
From "Out of My Mind" by Sharon M. Draper
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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