on special

phrase

US
: selling at a price that is lower than usual : on sale
Pork chops are on special this week.

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Tuggle made the roster and played the following season on special teams before being promoted to starting fullback after Rob Carpenter was injured. Mya Copeland, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026 Receiver Ryan Miller, who was kept active ahead of veteran Jalen Tolbert, played only on special teams. Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2026 The Huskers were sluggish on special teams, committing holding penalties — against Mario Buford, Braylen Prude and Wacker — on three consecutive punt returns. Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2026 In his first couple of seasons, Hooper contributed on special teams. Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for on special

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“On special.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20special. Accessed 21 Sep. 2026.

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