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conventional

[kuhn-ven-shuh-nl] / kənˈvɛn ʃə nl /




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There’s been some confusion about whether his predecessor removed the button or simply used it to communicate with his staff in a more conventional way.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

Germany, which does not have an aircraft carrier or its own nuclear arsenal, has been looking for a more conventional ground-based fighter.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Michael, in “All Her Fault” you are playing someone who could be a much more conventional detective character, but reveals more layers.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

This is one reason researchers see Polygonum multiflorum as potentially broader than conventional treatments that focus on a single target.

From Science Daily • Jun. 7, 2026

Using more conventional means, however, the private detectives made a startling discovery.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann




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