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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

There is a danger we fall into a trap, whereas this game may well prove just to be an outlier.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Unlike the bands circling Seattle and Portland, Modest Mouse made a point of leaning into its outlier roots.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

DraftKings and FanDuel both saw meaningful handle declines but maintained stable revenue performance through elevated hold, while Fanatics remained the clear growth outlier across both handle and GGR.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

They spent a week looking at the data, but the outlier remained every time.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel



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