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unorthodox

[uhn-awr-thuh-doks] / ʌnˈɔr θəˌdɒks /


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Black paired up with Marcello Hernández to play martial arts instructors who teach unorthodox self-defense methods.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

Tuchel has spoken about Foden as an unorthodox deputy for captain Harry Kane as a central striker, but this would surely be too much of a stretch.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

But if Pontormo’s chosen scene is unclear, his unorthodox artistic decisions are not.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

They’re also convinced of their unorthodox methods, which hinge on reinforcement and reward.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

Reverend Scheffler was unorthodox in one respect: he took a scientific approach to religion.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela