The phrase "a combination of special" is not complete and lacks clarity in written English.
It can be used when describing a mix of unique or specific elements, but it needs additional context to convey a clear meaning.
Example: "The dish is a combination of special spices that enhance its flavor."
Alternatives: "a blend of unique" or "a mix of distinctive".
GENERAL McCHRYSTAL -- Sir, we have a combination of Special Operations forces operating in western Iraq supported by air, supported by information operations.
That document, titled "Plan for Training the Frontier Corps," envisions a combination of Special Forces and regular Army troops working with the Frontier Corps in basic marksmanship, infantry skills and counterinsurgency techniques, Defense Department officials said.
As to the Iraqi troops, General McChrystal said, "We are trying to see whether it's a combination of special Republican Guard elements, maybe some remnants of other forces, maybe some Baathists, Saddam Fedayeen".
In recent years, wayward bison have been removed through a combination of special round-ups and hunting.
"Susan's success," Cole adds, "no doubt suggests hope to others who may also exhibit a combination of special abilities and disabilities".
Before this report is dismissed as the paranoid meanderings of Alex Jones, some independent research confirmed that the exercise was conducted by the Pentagon utilizing a combination of special force troops and local law enforcement.
Further research can look into the effect of special contacts with and without incentives as there could be an interaction effect when using a combination of a special contact with an incentive.
It was a combination of traditional Special Envoy Negotiator and a sprawling whole-of-government shadow interagency shop.
In the process of pursuing serious leisure, the individual acquires and expresses a combination of its special skills, knowledge, and experience.
[Online summary] A combination of allied Special Operations forces and Afghan troops are set to assume more responsibility in Afghanistan as NATO gradually hands over security operations.
A combination of allied Special Operations forces and Afghan troops are set to assume more responsibility in Afghanistan as NATO gradually hands over security operations.
