I buy Special K every week because it keeps me full until lunchtime.

The director used a spectacular special effect to make the spaceship appear to dissolve into starlight.

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

At the cookout, everyone argued about whose burger tasted best, but we all agreed the special sauce made the difference.

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 special agent quietly examined the documents for clues that could link the suspect to the crime.

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.

When she insisted her mistake should be forgiven because of her personal circumstances, the committee called it special pleading and rejected her appeal.

The special agents surveyed the abandoned warehouse before dawn.