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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Robinson also has 108 rushing yards, 130 yards on special teams, 12 tackles, a sack and an interception. — Mcclain Baxley For The Ajc, AJC.com, 12 Oct. 2026 Arizona State has struggled at times on special teams, but its return game was good against Hawaii. — ABC News, 11 Oct. 2026 In his second pro season, Bassa has seen his playing time on special teams increase from 65% to 76% of the Chiefs’ snaps. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 8 Oct. 2026 The former South Carolina Gamecock is a coaching staff favorite for his acumen and prowess on special teams. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 5 Oct. 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 13 Oct. 2026.

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