nontraditional

Example Sentences

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This summer, President Trump signed an executive order to make it easier for employers to include private markets and other nontraditional offerings in retirement plans.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 13, 2025

“This is a nontraditional environment to be enjoying yourself but also learning at the same time,” he says.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 9, 2025

But Guthrie said in an interview that viewers may need to be reminded of NBC’s journalistic values as the media landscape becomes more fragmented and populated with nontraditional news sources.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 4, 2025

The state says the universal-care initiative is tackling the child-care shortage from various angles, starting with the areas where families struggle most—infant and toddler care, full-day options, and nontraditional hours.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 19, 2025

“Studies show that in single-sex schools, girls take more nontraditional courses like advanced science. They worry less about how they look, they’re more competitive, and they have higher self-esteem.”

From "Genuine Fraud" by E. Lockhart