adjective
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
exceptional/special circumstances
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The court may allow this evidence in exceptional circumstances.
great/considerable/exceptional talent
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He had a great talent for making money.
remarkable/outstanding/exceptional ability
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a writer of remarkable ability
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The company aims to select people of outstanding ability.
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his exceptional ability as a swimmer
COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS
■ ADVERB
as
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Thus statutory removal of children was perceived as exceptional , and good practice aimed at minimizing it.
most
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Otherwise more than c. 20 in one winter is most exceptional , and single birds are quite usual.
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Once again, it is the principle of the slow rise that makes this the most exceptional white bread of them all.
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Such financial assistance should only be necessary in the most exceptional circumstances.
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Refusing all but the most exceptional interview, Auerbach himself insists on the autonomy of the work.
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This is a most exceptional collection.
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For size and quality this is a most exceptional vessel.
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Then we shall analyse the reasons the three most exceptional cases obtained so much coverage and the implications of this.
quite
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Musicianship of this quality is rarely encountered, and is quite exceptional from anyone's standpoint.
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Mind, he excused himself quickly, this is exceptional , quite exceptional.
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The records of yesteryear and some older memories suggest Colin Booth was also a quite exceptional golfer.
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Twelfth-century romances make it plain that for a noblewoman to suckle her own child implied a quite exceptional degree of love.
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Brief as his role was to be in the battle, it was one of quite exceptional importance.
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The cuisine is excellent and the amenities quite exceptional .
very
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This is a very exceptional result.
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Single strikers receive supplementary benefit at the discretion of the supplementary benefit officer only in very exceptional circumstances.
■ NOUN
ability
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Few citizens entered the survey service, and for a kulak to obtain the equivalent of Navy commissioned rank required exceptional ability .
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What distinguished Alexander Ferguson from the rest of his fellow men was his exceptional ability as a swimmer.
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It tells the story of a little boy who is alienated at school because of his exceptional ability .
case
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Save for the exceptional case of Mental Health Review Tribunals, legal aid does not cover representation before tribunals of first instance.
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In some exceptional cases , a relaxation of green belt restrictions may be justifiable to allow such extensions.
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Accordingly, despite the width of the order and recognising that this is an exceptional case , I would dismiss this appeal.
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There are, however, exceptional cases which occur when and.
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The prospect of a university education must appear as an unattainable dream: some are successful but these are exceptional cases .
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In all but exceptional cases , wounding will involve a battery.
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I will only say that proceedings should be brought before the court by way of appeal in contempt matters only in exceptional cases .
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In exceptional cases proceedings were noted by hand and recorded verbally by the researcher upon return to base.
charge
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In addition there is a £20m exceptional charge to cover the costs of recent flooding.
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Reorganisation costs of 48 million are included in the Group's exceptional charge .
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But a further investigation by the auditors resulted in a £5.6 million exceptional charge being levied against the 1992 results.
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There was still a material tax charge despite the significant exceptional charges recorded in 1992.
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Net profits were hit by £900,000 exceptional charges , but also grew 19% to £4.4m.
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Full details of the exceptional charges are set out in the Financial Review on page 11.
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It was affected by tough market conditions and one-off exceptional charges of £332,000, as it cut its cost base.
circumstance
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Employees who are not at present house-owners may be entitled to a mortgage allowance in certain exceptional circumstances .
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They are moved only in exceptional circumstances .
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In exceptional circumstances it may be possible to get a Crisis Loan for fuel costs.
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You do not have to be getting income support to apply and in exceptional circumstances they may be given for fuel costs.
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For those reasons, in the exceptional circumstances of this case, in my judgment the judge was wrong.
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The exceptional circumstances in which execution may be refused are very narrowly defined.
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Stays imposed on the grounds of delay or for any other reason should only be employed in exceptional circumstances .
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Practically any archaeological in exceptional circumstances . inorganic materials survive far ones.
circumstances
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They are moved only in exceptional circumstances .
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Such financial assistance should only be necessary in the most exceptional circumstances .
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You do not have to be getting income support to apply and in exceptional circumstances they may be given for fuel costs.
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For those reasons, in the exceptional circumstances of this case, in my judgment the judge was wrong.
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While assignment might be established in exceptional circumstances , at the very least the presumption must remain against it.
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The exceptional circumstances in which execution may be refused are very narrowly defined.
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The Department of Health told health authorities last autumn such mergers would only be allowed in exceptional circumstances .
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Thus approved Green Belt must only be altered in exceptional circumstances .
item
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As in other countries, the recession inhibited collectors from putting exceptional items on the market.
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Another area of uncertainty is the treatment of exceptional items .
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Operating profit grew by 14%, excluding exceptional items .
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In 1992 its pre-tax profits were £795 million, after exceptional items of £125 million.
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Invesco saw pre-tax profit drop 23 p.c. to £14.5m in the year to December, after an exceptional item of £16.6m.
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Pre-tax profits after exceptional items slid by 5% to £902m.
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This included exceptional items from the financial restructuring, but the underlying loss was cut by almost £400m to £215m.
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Before exceptional items , interest cover was 5.5 times, and dividends are covered 2.8 times by diluted earnings.
man
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Harriet was an exception but then she was reared by an exceptional man .
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With a spectacular array of illustrations, the book captures that challenge, as well as commemorating the life of an exceptional man .
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Ken Clarke is an exceptional man to have with you in a battle.
quality
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It has tremendous grip, failsafe handling and a ride of exceptional quality .
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Furthermore, the accomplished player must be able to produce golf of an exceptional quality to receive the reward for his skills.
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The depth and extent of this understanding have been shown in some work of exceptional quality and insight.
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It has long been acknowledged that the Chardonnay in le Mesnil-sur-Oger is a special clone of exceptional quality and character.
talent
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Said later that he s an exceptional talent and only bad luck stopped him scoring, and to keep plugging away.
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Secondly, there is no proof that exceptional talents are required for those positions which Davis and Moore consider important.
value
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At prices which mean exceptional value for money.
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Luxury accommodation, exciting destinations, quality, service and flexibility. 84-pages of exceptional value in idyllic surroundings.
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It's snug, sexy and exceptional value for money at a basic Y1.07 million to Y1.331 million.
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The new subscription rates still represent exceptional value .
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
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a class for exceptional children
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A few of the top executives are women, but this is still exceptional .
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an exceptional athlete
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Exit visas are only given in exceptional circumstances.
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Graham Greene had exceptional talents as a story-teller.
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He writes good essays, but I wouldn't say that his work is particularly exceptional .
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It's one of the best examples of old English furniture I've seen -- it truly is exceptional .
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Merits are given as an honour for exceptional achievement.
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The flood victims are doing their best under exceptional circumstances.
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When it comes to natural footballing ability, Gascoigne is exceptional .
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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Between the physical fear of going forward and the moral fear of turning back, there is a predicament of exceptional awkwardness.
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Few citizens entered the survey service, and for a kulak to obtain the equivalent of Navy commissioned rank required exceptional ability.
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I will admit, however, that brick ovens do make exceptional breads with great crust.
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I will only say that proceedings should be brought before the court by way of appeal in contempt matters only in exceptional cases.
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It's snug, sexy and exceptional value for money at a basic Y1.07 million to Y1.331 million.
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The exceptional Cops is the exception to everything.
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With a spectacular array of illustrations, the book captures that challenge, as well as commemorating the life of an exceptional man.