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Recent Examples of specialized
This slogan reflects the luxury brand’s focus on creating a specialized, relaxing, and personalized driving experience, highlighting the connection between the driver and their vehicle.
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Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
While the conflict has impacted the availability of ISO-tanks, specialized vessels that carry helium, Zekauskas pointed out that Linde has a large storage cavern for its helium inventories — specifically for roughly one half year of global demand.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
Her son, Kenek, has Level 3 autism — the most severe classification — and relies on specialized schooling and daily therapy to regulate his emotions and behavior.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 13 Mar. 2026
Patients who need specialized prostate cancer surgery often travel to larger medical centers such as London or Madrid.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 Mar. 2026
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Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
While the conflict has impacted the availability of ISO-tanks, specialized vessels that carry helium, Zekauskas pointed out that Linde has a large storage cavern for its helium inventories — specifically for roughly one half year of global demand.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
Her son, Kenek, has Level 3 autism — the most severe classification — and relies on specialized schooling and daily therapy to regulate his emotions and behavior.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 13 Mar. 2026
Patients who need specialized prostate cancer surgery often travel to larger medical centers such as London or Madrid.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for specialized
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Given toads held special significance of toads in many southwestern Chinese cultures, archaeologists had to deduce that the drum carried not only music, but deeper messages and meanings.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Mar. 2026
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The February special-election results were a further blow.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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This situation concerns me not only because of the limited space and physical strain, but also because they’re retired and living on a fixed income.—
Abigail Van Buren,
Boston Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
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Beneficiaries are people with limited income who are either blind, aged 65 and older, or have a qualifying disability.—
Asher Notheis,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Mar. 2026
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The accomplishment of the Pidden brothers demonstrates how creativity, persistence, and technical knowledge can lead to remarkable achievements.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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The treasurer-tax collector, assessor, auditor-controller, and other countywide officials wield enormous technical authority over complex financial systems.—
Jodi Balma,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Individuals of Chinese descent were flying drones over restricted sites.—
Adam Ciralsky,
Vanity Fair,
19 Mar. 2026
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According to The Information, incident began when an engineer used an internal agent tool to analyze a technical question; the agent then posted advice without approval, which another employee followed, setting off a chain reaction that opened access to restricted systems.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
19 Mar. 2026
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An audit has to do with financial affairs and looking at some specific issues in a district.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Mar. 2026
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Those who want to de-stress or treat specific illness.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Specialized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specialized. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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