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The phrase "a special was" is not correct in written English.
It appears to be a fragment and lacks clarity or context, making it unusable as it stands.
Example: "There was a special was in the way she spoke that captivated everyone."
Alternatives: "a unique way" or "a particular manner".
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Our filet mignon, a special, was the least successful of our meat selections.
The large split beef shank (a special) was almost empty of marrow.
Lobster ravioli, a special, was appealingly plump and dense with lobster filling.
The mushroom soup (no longer on the menu, but a special) was creamy and rich.
Sautéed sweet corn, a special, was toasted on the edges and nutty.
The wild mushroom soup offered as a special was an exception.
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A lobster special was dry from overcooking.
A Crimewatch special is shown.
"Oak is a special human being.
Kevin Bacon is a special human being.
A special guest was there, too.
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