idiosyncratic

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So, in this instance, because of these unique and idiosyncratic facts, it really is quite possible that somebody’s head is going to roll.

From Slate • Mar. 27, 2026

This state election was idiosyncratic in the way local elections around the world always are.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

There were too many styles, too many idiosyncratic approaches to the dramatic poetry.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026

Chronert says this sets the market up for much more idiosyncratic behavior as investors strive to distinguish between companies most impacted by AI and those that may maintain a competitive edge.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 13, 2026

But Chris, with his idiosyncratic logic, came up with an elegant solution to this dilemma: He simply got rid of the map.

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer