out of the ordinary
Example Sentences
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Implying that Platner’s behavior was nothing out of the ordinary in marital life, she went on, “No marriage is perfect, and I don’t want a perfect marriage.”
From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026
"It represents togetherness and something a little out of the ordinary," she said in a video released by NASA.
From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026
The first time they properly met, Hutchcroft thought Barrett looked wealthy but nothing out of the ordinary for that part of town.
From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026
It would be out of the ordinary if the heat lingered for more than a few days, she said, but the forecast is showing considerable cooling by Friday.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2026
They had been visited by no strangers, heard no strange noises, noted nothing out of the ordinary.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
