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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The former South Carolina Gamecock is a coaching staff favorite for his acumen and prowess on special teams. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 5 Oct. 2026 After spending his first two seasons making his presence felt primarily on special teams, one wide receiver has turned his opportunity into a breakout season, quickly becoming one of the Panthers’ most important offensive weapons. — Alejandro Hernandez, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2026 The Sprocket is a charming and efficient pocket-sized printer that uses ZINK zero-ink technology to output your smartphone photos, Polaroid-style, on special paper. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2026 And on special teams, kicker Riley Patterson, who had missed a field goal attempt in each of the first two games, was a perfect 1 for 1 Sunday. — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 27 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for on special

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“On special.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20special. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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