What he cooked for dinner was nothing special, yet we all enjoyed it.

The realtor advertised the old farmhouse as a handyman's special and made it clear the owner would only be satisfied if it went to someone handy with a lot of spare time.

The city's transportation department coordinated additional buses and lane closures for the special event downtown.

The special rapporteur visited the detention center to document allegations of torture and recommend reforms.

The special teamer sprinted down the sideline and blocked the punt, turning the game around.

Critics claim that affirmative-action policies amount to special rights for certain demographics, giving them an undeserved advantage over the majority.

He booked a last-minute businessman's special to close the deal.

The failing hospital was placed under special measures this spring to bring in external administrators and restore patient safety.

The new legislation faced criticism because it appeared to prioritize a special interest over the needs of ordinary citizens.

Local policymakers often have to negotiate with various special interests to pass comprehensive legislation.