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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Blackwell and Jones remain plus contributors on special teams. — Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026 The host Caravan had already allowed two touchdowns on special teams and a safety during a showdown game being broadcast by ESPN. — Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026 The decision to leave off Camden Brown comes down to who can actually contribute on special teams. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2026 Smith did make an impact on special teams with a 57-yard kick return. — Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 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 30 Aug. 2026.

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