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

Again an idiosyncratic result driven by local factors as well as voters’ frustrations with the direction of the nation.

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

Nevertheless, it remains an open question how wide and lasting the effects of idiosyncratic individuals on history really are.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond