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Recent Examples of specialized
What is espresso? Originating and innovated in Italy, espresso is a drink produced by a specialized machine that brews single or double doses of highly concentrated coffee using high-temperature water and 9-10 atmospheric bars of pressure.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2025
The most common procedure is called an ablation, which is when a specialized cardiologist uses catheters to follow the heart’s electrical activity.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 17 Aug. 2025
These states host numerous employers who frequently use the H-1B program to meet their specialized labor needs.
—Billal Rahman
dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Aug. 2025
Credit unions also have the ability to offer specialized loan programs, many times through government incentives such as community development grants.
—Christine Blake, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2025
The most common procedure is called an ablation, which is when a specialized cardiologist uses catheters to follow the heart’s electrical activity.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 17 Aug. 2025
These states host numerous employers who frequently use the H-1B program to meet their specialized labor needs.
—Billal Rahman
dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Aug. 2025
Credit unions also have the ability to offer specialized loan programs, many times through government incentives such as community development grants.
—Christine Blake, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for specialized
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In July, special prosecutors investigating Yoon's declaration of martial law served a search warrant on the Korean part of a military base jointly operated with the United States.—
Steve Holland,
USA Today,
26 Aug. 2025
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Some items have been added to showcase Gravelle’s Bronco style, such as the special sticker with the Appalachian Mountains landscape that graces the glove box and usually gets the most comments from first-time passengers.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
Freep.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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The company launched a limited robotaxi service in Austin in June and aims to scale operations to half of U.S. population by the end of this year.—
Akash Sriram,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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While many Americans continue to face housing challenges—from affordability concerns to limited inventory and years of underbuilding—demand for homeownership remains strong.—
Collyn Wainwright,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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His early work at Domaine Chandon and Sterling Vineyards built a strong technical foundation, later sharpened through studies at the Wine Academy in Seattle.—
Jill Barth,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Why settle on one without the inputs of those in Africa closest to the policy and technical issues involved?—
Bright Simons,
semafor.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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A lot of their lack of activity has been due to the fact that their situation with restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga still has not been figured out.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Aug. 2025
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This year, the issue is the plight of the restricted free agent, whose originating team has the right to match any offer made to him by another team.—
David Aldridge,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
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To the extent that a reader has any questions regarding the applicability of any specific issue discussed above to his/her individual situation, he/she is encouraged to consult with the professional advisor of his/her choosing, including a tax advisor and/or attorney.—
Bob Sponseller,
The Enquirer,
26 Aug. 2025
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The move immediately drew criticism that Trump was using the muscle of the US government to target a political foe, though the specific basis for the searches was not clear.—
Liam Reilly,
CNN Money,
25 Aug. 2025
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The concern is understandable since the result could well become something too esoteric or scholarly for its own good.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
1 Aug. 2025
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Thus, every Sunday there would be a large gathering of family on the farm to enjoy an esoteric dark roux gumbo.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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“Specialized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specialized. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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