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outlier

[out-lahy-er] / ˈaʊtˌlaɪ ər /


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But that decision now appears to be an outlier, not a harbinger.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

This perspective makes him a notable outlier, considering the vast majority of Wall Street analysts have Microsoft pegged as a Buy.

From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026

Wong's catch was an outlier, a fantastic effort running backwards from cover after Ghosh's reverse sweep, and Dean was proactive in bringing her seamer straight back into the attack with confidence behind her.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

In terms of its electric utility service, the region has long been an outlier.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Over the course of the chapters ahead, I’m going to introduce you to one kind of outlier after another: to geniuses, business tycoons, rock stars, and software programmers.

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell



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