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Recent Examples of specialized
The United States deployed specialized airfield repair and certification teams to inspect, clear and restore the runway.
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Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
27 June 2026
Because of this risk, the highly specialized pilot boat evolved.
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David Szondy
june 27,
New Atlas,
27 June 2026
More than 36 hours after the quakes, civilians were still searching for loved ones in the wreckage, calling out their names and trying to conduct rescue operations without specialized equipment.
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Whitney Eulich,
Christian Science Monitor,
26 June 2026
Bringing home a current-generation Bose over-ear headset equipped with multi-device Bluetooth syncing and a specialized Wind Block filter at half off is an absolute rarity.
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Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for specialized
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
27 June 2026
Because of this risk, the highly specialized pilot boat evolved.
—
David Szondy
june 27,
New Atlas,
27 June 2026
More than 36 hours after the quakes, civilians were still searching for loved ones in the wreckage, calling out their names and trying to conduct rescue operations without specialized equipment.
—
Whitney Eulich,
Christian Science Monitor,
26 June 2026
Bringing home a current-generation Bose over-ear headset equipped with multi-device Bluetooth syncing and a specialized Wind Block filter at half off is an absolute rarity.
—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for specialized
Recent Examples of Synonyms for specialized
Adjective
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As Taylor Swift appeared on the screen at Nissan Stadium during Alan Jackson's farewell concert in Nashville, the singer-songwriter was met with boos and cheers during her special video message.
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This year, there was a special emphasis on the transgender community, which has become a frequent political target of late.
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The department’s limited release of materials prompted outcry and lawsuits from people saying the department was acting to protect rich and powerful people mentioned in the files.
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But the Idaho side never found the back of the net again while Knoxville proved lethally efficient with its limited opportunities.
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Espeland offers a technical explanation.
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According to the company’s latest press release, the testing program is designed to generate engineering data while allowing independent scientists and technical experts to evaluate the platform’s performance.
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Researchers observed signs of fishing pressure within its already restricted range, and some localities where walking sharks were reportedly once common no longer appear to support populations.
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The first, and most obvious, is the growing sense of an emergent player empowerment era, one in which the line between restricted and unrestricted free agency continues to blur.
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Even though the film had no specific political focus.
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The specific programs targeted by the EPA regulate emissions from vehicles, lawn and garden equipment, and generators.
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“Specialized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specialized. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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