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outlier

[out-lahy-er] / ˈaʊtˌlaɪ ər /


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Florida’s history education program is not an outlier.

From Salon • May 14, 2026

What was once an outlier idea - direct cash transfers to women - has, since 2021, become a near-universal campaign promise across parties.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

QCi was a notable outlier, with its share price plunging 38%.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

When prices are going up, consumers may see a high price at a particular gas station and think it’s an outlier, so they look for alternatives — even if all stations are raising prices.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

The perfect test case, the perfect way to set precedent—not with someone who was malicious, not with a societal outlier.

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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