odd-lot
Example Sentences
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Nobody knew anything about him except that he liked to give expensive parties at one of London's most expensive hotels, that the guests were chosen with care but were an odd lot.
From Time Magazine Archive
The five cars on the odyssey made an odd lot.
From Time Magazine Archive
This figure, however, does not include numerous "odd lot" transactions in from 1 to 99 shares, which contribute about a third again as many shares sold.
From Time Magazine Archive
This time the family whose strangely assorted Linen hangs out to dry is an odd lot of small-town Virginians.
From Time Magazine Archive
But there was an odd lot of tiny drawers, located in every conceivable place, all pretty well preserved, and the square pedestal and the base were in excellent condition.
From Mary Louise and the Liberty Girls by Carsey, Alice
