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Recent Examples of specialized
The payment issue has been particularly hard on students with disabilities, many whom are in specialized schools offering services to support their unique educational needs and are able to enroll in the schools thanks to vouchers for students with disabilities.
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Natalie La Roche Pietri, Miami Herald, 21 Feb. 2026
On Friday, officials were able to use specialized techniques with the help of Pacific Gas & Electric to reduce the avalanche risk.
—Kristin Wright, NPR, 21 Feb. 2026
The system uses multimaterial extrusion to print complex devices made of conductive, magnetic, and structural materials without the need for specialized manufacturing facilities.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 20 Feb. 2026
The agency has planned the replacement since 2017 and worked with contractors and manufacturers to build specialized equipment for the dam and powerhouse.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 20 Feb. 2026
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Natalie La Roche Pietri, Miami Herald, 21 Feb. 2026
On Friday, officials were able to use specialized techniques with the help of Pacific Gas & Electric to reduce the avalanche risk.
—Kristin Wright, NPR, 21 Feb. 2026
The system uses multimaterial extrusion to print complex devices made of conductive, magnetic, and structural materials without the need for specialized manufacturing facilities.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 20 Feb. 2026
The agency has planned the replacement since 2017 and worked with contractors and manufacturers to build specialized equipment for the dam and powerhouse.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 20 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for specialized
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For her 38th birthday, Rih opted to embrace some special vintage Gucci.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
22 Feb. 2026
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And coaching his daughter has been extra special.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Feb. 2026
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Claimed to be an all-weather solution, the system provides precision, even in limited visibility scenarios.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Feb. 2026
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For instance, purebred Tajima Kuoge Wagyu cow beef, aged a minimum of 36 months, is supplied to a very limited number of restaurants worldwide, including Tsukimi, the Japanese eatery at the hotel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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Originally scheduled for March 6, this new technical problem could throw that plan out of the window.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Feb. 2026
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And even if the debris, and the black boxes, are found, aviation experts will only learn more about technical data from the flight.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
22 Feb. 2026
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In connection with this loan, PAG released all remaining restricted cash collateralized by the company under its convertible senior notes.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
26 Feb. 2026
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Meda Frias said local authorities were notified of the protest in advance and that the roughly 15 attendees were confined to a restricted area that had been blocked off with traffic cones.—
Sarah Bahari,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Most cities will not release personal information about residents to outside agencies unless necessary to investigate specific crimes.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
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The layout reflects the building’s historic structure, and the team is available to assist with any specific needs before arrival.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Specialized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specialized. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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