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Recent Examples of specialized
Especially in rural areas, PBS stations are the only outlets providing coverage for local events, for example high school sports, local history and culture content, candidate debates at every level of the election ballot and specialized agricultural news.
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Max Zahn, ABC News, 26 Mar. 2025
The 1980 Toyota Celica driven by Karen Schepers, a 23-year-old Elgin woman missing since 1983, was found Monday night at the bottom of the Fox River by divers using specialized sonar equipment.
—Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2025
Professionals with diverse skill sets typically experience shorter unemployment during industry disruptions than those with highly specialized, sector-specific abilities.
—Kara Dennison, Sphr, Cprw, Ec, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
This type of workout can be done independently or using a specialized piece of equipment called a reformer.
—Tim Petrie, Dpt, Verywell Health, 18 Mar. 2025
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Max Zahn, ABC News, 26 Mar. 2025
The 1980 Toyota Celica driven by Karen Schepers, a 23-year-old Elgin woman missing since 1983, was found Monday night at the bottom of the Fox River by divers using specialized sonar equipment.
—Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2025
Professionals with diverse skill sets typically experience shorter unemployment during industry disruptions than those with highly specialized, sector-specific abilities.
—Kara Dennison, Sphr, Cprw, Ec, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
This type of workout can be done independently or using a specialized piece of equipment called a reformer.
—Tim Petrie, Dpt, Verywell Health, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for specialized
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What makes her special is that while in the NCAA, Nugent frequently competed in the 100-meter hurdles and 100-meter dash, earning several All-American honors in both events.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Join Fox News for access to this content Plus special access to select articles and other premium content with your account - free of charge.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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None other than Emma Corrin will take on the role of Elizabeth Bennet in the six-part limited series, which actors including Jennifer Ehle and Keira Knightley have perfected in the past.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
10 Apr. 2025
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The streamer is also adapting John Steinbeck’s East of Eden as a limited series, with Florence Pugh, Christopher Abbott, Mike Faist and Hoon Lee leading the cast.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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Gauff has battled inconsistency and tried to make technical changes to her serve and forehand.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
3 Apr. 2025
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For example, highlight your company values and attributes the ideal hire should possess, like leadership, loyalty, technical skills, written or verbal communication skills and problem-solving skills.—
Adam Wray,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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The 24-year-old is a pending restricted free agent.—
Kevin Kurz,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Crevier will be a restricted free agent, so every minute of ice time counts.—
Phil Thompson,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2025
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Ryan Coogler brings so much style to this very cool blend of a specific period, genres, and Black culture.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
4 Apr. 2025
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The president revealed that the U.S. will place additional tariffs on specific countries, for example China, which have benefited from large trade surpluses with the U.S.—
Charles Lloyd Bovaird II,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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New esoteric spiritual movements had begun sweeping across Europe.—
Jay Cheshes,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 Mar. 2025
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While the issue may seem esoteric, the impact is anything but.—
Seth Joseph,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Specialized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specialized. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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