nontraditional

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In the meantime, the council outlawed discrimination against polyamorous people and others in nontraditional family structures, such as multigenerational immigrant households.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

This was among actions taken by federal regulators last year permitting traditional and nontraditional financial institutions to engage in cryptocurrency activities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 2026

Decades of data show that nontraditional activities actually make banks safer because they add fee revenue and make portfolios more diverse.

From Barron's • Dec. 19, 2025

Part of the Grammys discourse, especially with you and Alex, has been about the show opening itself to musicians who’ve taken nontraditional paths to success.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 18, 2025

As soon as the footlights came on, however, the production’s nontraditional emphasis became clear.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides