special team

American

noun

Football. a group of players fielded for kicking plays, as punts, kickoffs, and field-goal attempts.

special team British

noun

American football any of several predetermined permutations of the players within a team that play in situations, such as kickoffs and attempts at field goals, where the standard offensive and defensive formations are not appropriate

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special team

Prosecutors in Paris on Saturday said they would re-examine the case of Brunel and set up a special team to analyze evidence that could implicate French nationals in the Epstein case.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 19, 2026

But as pressure mounted, it has set up a special team to investigate complaints.

From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2024

“And then we had a little problem with some special team stuff and that’s a recipe for a tough one. We need to stay out of the penalty box.”

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 27, 2024

This crowd will understand they’re watching a special team.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 19, 2024

It was obvious that Mr. Benedict believed they had what it took to form this special team.

From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart

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