special case
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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The centenarian enjoyed her birthday surrounded by friends and family at the home, with a special cake prepared by the sous chef, Kieran Lister.
From BBC • Jan. 12, 2026
This special cake brings back the memory of their former lives.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 19, 2022
Fatima Amawi, a 16-year-old Muslim Youth of North America volunteer from Orlando, Fla., remembers getting a special cake during the Eid celebration after completing her first full fast at age 9.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2022
"One fanciful tale traces it to Western European, pre-Christian societies in which whoever found a coin or bean in a special cake was crowned King for the year," he said.
From Fox News • Mar. 1, 2022
While she puttered about the kitchen, planning a special cake to surprise Bet and her chums when they would return, the girls were headed toward Cruger Lake.
From The Merriweather Girls and the Mystery of the Queen's Fan by Edholm, Lizette M.
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