special delivery
Example Sentences
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A few weeks ago, I got a text from my grandma: “A special delivery is on its way to you.”
From Salon • Mar. 17, 2026
Matt Schodorf told me he was fresh out of whistles, and I thought of Clem, who agreed to meet me at Cafe de Leche with a special delivery.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 5, 2026
In the next few days, Mr. Wiggins will receive a special delivery from New York City: the last of the goldfish from underneath the tuberculosis hospital.
From New York Times • Mar. 17, 2023
They have said they will aim to deliver as many parcels and special delivery letters as possible, while priority will be given to prescriptions and Covid-19 test kits.
From BBC • Dec. 4, 2022
"Airmail and special delivery ..." It's unclear whether the seeds spilled before they got to Stanley or after he dropped the bag.
From "Holes" by Louis Sachar
