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Recent Examples of special-needs
Primary beneficiary of proceeds for the rest of the festival is The Allen School, which supports special-needs children up to age 5 and prepares them and their parents for kindergarten.
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Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 1 Oct. 2025
But the cameo was an even bigger surprise for folks 300 miles away at Equestrian Connection, a special-needs therapy organization that had booked the War and Treaty for an Illinois benefit event that same night.
—Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 30 Sep. 2025
But a medical emergency later left Bains with a new paraeducator who was a special-needs adult himself.
—IndyStar, 3 Sep. 2025
Luca received daily home visits from a speech therapist as a toddler and was enrolled in a special-needs preschool where this continued.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Aug. 2025
About two-thirds of respondents say the district is doing a good job of serving special-needs students and those still learning English.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2025
Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 1 Oct. 2025
But the cameo was an even bigger surprise for folks 300 miles away at Equestrian Connection, a special-needs therapy organization that had booked the War and Treaty for an Illinois benefit event that same night.
—Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 30 Sep. 2025
But a medical emergency later left Bains with a new paraeducator who was a special-needs adult himself.
—IndyStar, 3 Sep. 2025
Luca received daily home visits from a speech therapist as a toddler and was enrolled in a special-needs preschool where this continued.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Aug. 2025
About two-thirds of respondents say the district is doing a good job of serving special-needs students and those still learning English.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for special-needs
Adjective
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There was no legal reason for a prosecutor to do so—the toddler was too young to testify, and disabled from his injuries.—
Charlotte Alter,
Time,
22 Oct. 2025
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What Happens Next SSI is a federal program that provides monthly assistance to low-income seniors over 65, along with individuals who are blind or disabled.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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De Meo pledged to double down on his efforts after the ailing French luxury group on Wednesday reported a 10 percent drop in revenues in the third quarter.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
22 Oct. 2025
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Commenting in July 2025 on the ailing performance of the US passport in the index, Richard Quest, CNN Business editor-at-large, noted how travel openness was being affected by the introduction of new restrictions such as ESTAs in the European Union and in the UK.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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This means astronauts will have to diagnose, treat, and manage crises without ground support, even if a crew member becomes incapacitated.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
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Cheryl Harris Gates, 43, of Charlotte, is also charged with contaminating food or drink to render one mentally incapacitated or physically helpless; stalking; and damage to property.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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However, if temperatures fluctuate unpredictably, going below or above the average, all the low-var animals will be unfit and unable to pass on their genes.—
Shraddha Lall,
The Conversation,
16 Oct. 2025
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But rivals like former HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra and former California State Controller Betty Yee are already framing her as unfit for office.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Here’s one his many Se7en knockoffs, this one based on a series of novels about a quadriplegic cop, played by Washington, who teams with a rookie cop (Angelina Jolie) to take down a serial killer.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Raducanu, who has been feeling unwell for the past week, and had to retire ill from her match against Ann Li at the Wuhan Open last Tuesday.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Fevers are also incredibly common, with nearly everyone familiar with the telltale symptoms of feeling too hot, sweaty, fatigued, shivery and generally unwell.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The same survey found that one resident, who was paraplegic, was left alone all night while calling out for help.—
Ciara McCarthy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The Star began writing about the concerns at Warren Hills in March, detailing how for years that teachers, staff and parents have been worried that something at the school may be making teachers and staff sick.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
23 Oct. 2025
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Although Hahne's daughter lived close enough to remain at home, Hahne made connections with families staying in the Ronald McDonald House while their sick children received care from Children's Hospital.—
Angelika Ytuarte,
jsonline.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Special-needs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/special-needs. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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