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special collection

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noun

Library Science.
  1. a collection of materials segregated from a general library collection according to form, subject, age, condition, rarity, source, or value.


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The findings will appear in a special collection on Ocean Heat Content Changes organized by Advances in Atmospheric Sciences.

From Science Daily • Jan. 14, 2026

The special collection of talent can be undone by pronounced shortcomings at the top of the rotation and bottom of the lineup.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 25, 2024

"Paul Daniels gave that sense of amazement to his audiences throughout his illustrious career and we are honoured and excited to be selling his special collection," he said.

From BBC • Nov. 25, 2022

Federal officials said the results are part of a special collection of long-term trend data.

From Washington Post • Sep. 1, 2022

Apparently, it was where the Kuhani kept historic documents and books for his special collection.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray

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