freak

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Advancements that seek to end the friction of reality — the freak occurrences, edge cases and bum luck of a given day — ultimately sap the world of excitement and color.

From Salon • Apr. 13, 2026

Said pitcher River Ryan: “Yoshi, he is just a natural freak athlete” with a “routine that’s incredible to watch.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

A spate of fires and disasters has befallen the city's historic architecture over the years, raising questions about whether these are freak accidents or a symptom of wider issues.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

I don’t look like a person who would be a fitness freak, but I’m pretty intense about it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

I only wished I could solve the problem of how to make friends in a sea of kids who thought I was a freak.

From "Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus" by Dusti Bowling