The journal published several special issues this year to highlight emerging research areas.

The defendant raised a special issue by denying the plaintiff's allegation that the contract had been signed.

The Special Branch intercepted communications that prevented the attack.

The court treated the petition as a special proceeding and scheduled an expedited hearing to resolve the narrow legal issue.

The court handled several special proceedings before the end of the fiscal year.

They bought the old cottage as a handyman special and spent two summers renovating it.

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

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

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

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