on special
phrase
US
: selling at a price that is lower than usual : on sale
Pork chops are on special this week.
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Paul Walthour, 71, occasionally flies the flag outside his Minneapolis-area home on special occasions and some holidays.
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Corey Williams,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
Washington played sparingly for the Hurricanes, playing in 14 games (primarily on special teams) in three seasons.
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Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
29 June 2026
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Corey Williams,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
Washington played sparingly for the Hurricanes, playing in 14 games (primarily on special teams) in three seasons.
—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
29 June 2026
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“On special.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20special. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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