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Recent Examples of specialized
As one of the few dozen pygmy hippos living in such facilities across the country, the pygmy hippo has received specialized attention, officials said.
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Caleb Lunetta, Mercury News, 28 May 2025
While some think this specialized warrant is a new opportunity for justice, legal experts argue that DNA is not infallible — and this practice has the potential to violate the rights of suspects.
—Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 28 May 2025
When his condition stabilized, he was moved to a specialized rehabilitation center for respiratory and neuromuscular recovery.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 28 May 2025
Earlier imagery showed damage to two specialized military trucks, but the full teardown of the facility points to deeper internal damage.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 May 2025
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Caleb Lunetta, Mercury News, 28 May 2025
While some think this specialized warrant is a new opportunity for justice, legal experts argue that DNA is not infallible — and this practice has the potential to violate the rights of suspects.
—Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 28 May 2025
When his condition stabilized, he was moved to a specialized rehabilitation center for respiratory and neuromuscular recovery.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 28 May 2025
Earlier imagery showed damage to two specialized military trucks, but the full teardown of the facility points to deeper internal damage.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for specialized
Adjective
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McDonnell is a Times staff writer and Sánchez Vidal is a special correspondent.—
Patrick J. McDonnell,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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The news arrives just days before Duran Duran kick off their European and U.K. tour with Rodgers and CHIC joining as special guests.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
2 June 2025
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Still, access is limited, and many patients struggle to obtain prescriptions through the NHS.—
Dario Sabaghi,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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For a limited time, new users can score a 1-year subscription for just $39.99 (reg.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
28 May 2025
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There is clearly more to Ait-Nouri’s game than classic wing-back play, however, a technical, two-footed player capable of playing a variety of different roles.—
David Ornstein,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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Plans for transforming the school’s gyms on the north side of the building into an expansion of career and technical education offerings are also shaping up.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2025
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The 6-foot-8 pro, still just 22, will be a restricted free agent this summer.—
Alex Kirschenbaum,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 June 2025
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The fact Robertson is a restricted free agent, with arbitration rights, could make trading him a tad more difficult.—
Jonas Siegel,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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For each position, highlight specific wins and impact.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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For celebrities this week, the latest in hair, makeup, and nails were exalted through specific colors, styles, and of course, the agreement on what’s in this season.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
2 June 2025
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Everyone knows Gaudí’s architecture; his furniture is a more esoteric thing.—
Anthony Paletta,
Curbed,
20 May 2025
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His tastes ebbed and flowed between aggressive music and more esoteric tastes, as his collaborators came to range from Richard Thompson to Hal Willner, whose tribute to Federico Fellini and Nino Rota included contributions from Thomas, as did a collection of sea shanties.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Specialized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specialized. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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