並ぶ 【ならぶ】
N5 news

Godan verb with 'bu' ending

to line up

Also: to stand in a line

優勝の可能性は、異例の7人 若隆景が首位に並び、大関昇進の起点も

With the unprecedented feat of seven wrestlers tied for the lead, including Wakuryūkyō, there is a possibility that someone might win the championship and also become a Yokozuna.

若隆景、大関昇進の起点を作り、首位に並ぶ

Wakaryu created the foundation for his promotion to Ozeki and tied for the lead.

思う 【おもう】
N4 news

Godan verb with 'u' ending

to think

Also: to consider; to believe; to reckon

「だからラグビーが好きと思わせる試合できた」

We put on a match that made people want to love rugby.

マットソンHCは「結果は残念だが、だからラグビーが好きと思わせる試合ができた」と誇った。

Coach Mattson said, "Although the result was disappointing, I'm proud that we played a game that reminded everyone why we love rugby."

特別 【とくべつ】
N4 science

Na-adjective (keiyodoshi)

special

Also: particular; extraordinary; exceptional

外部の弁護士らでつくる特別調査委員会で調査を進めたうえで、処分を行うとしています。

They have stated that they will conduct an investigation through a special committee comprised of external lawyers and then take disciplinary action.