peculiar to

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The mentions are fairly humdrum in themselves - but worth noting because every time Goldie was mentioned, MPs would cheer, whoop and whistle, in that special way that is peculiar to MPs in the Commons.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2025

For them to be in the same sentence with the U.S. is peculiar, to say the least.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 9, 2023

With "She Loves You" burning up the charts, the Palladium served as Ground Zero for the fan frenzy that was so peculiar to the Beatles' fame.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2023

Fifteen more winter medals since 2002, including four here in Beijing, and the idea of Australia winning such prizes has gone from peculiar to familiar.

From Washington Post • Feb. 14, 2022

Professor Hirshbaum tutored Shirley on the various movements peculiar to the breed.

From "In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson" by Bette Bao Lord