atypical
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Naturally, the pool of films shortlisted for the 2021 Oscars looked much different than it otherwise might have, making that year’s nominees both thrillingly diverse and completely atypical.
From Salon • Feb. 23, 2026
Importantly, lower activity in these regions could predict whether a child had typical or atypical math abilities.
From Science Daily • Feb. 15, 2026
That was atypical for Cook, who normally cuts inventory to the bone to maximize Apple’s cash flow.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 1, 2026
The bout had originally been scheduled as a rematch with Erika Cruz, who withdrew following an atypical finding in a Voluntary Anti-Doping Association test.
From BBC • Jan. 4, 2026
But if the first sentence had been A tank came roaring around the corner, which refers to an atypical example of a vehicle, a reader would have had a harder time making the connection.
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
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