peculiar
Example Sentences
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At that time, I found this subculture fascinating, peculiar, sometimes repulsive and sometimes silly.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026
Padilla’s peculiar but grounded characters may make you wait to see what they have in store, but she isn’t wasting any time.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
But, as Ms. Kobrin argues, these banks’ practices differed from those of the established institutions because of peculiar attitudes that had been formed in the world the immigrants left behind.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026
Researchers say this "peculiar" crocodile relative likely began life walking on four legs, only to adopt a two-legged stance as it reached adulthood.
From Science Daily • Apr. 23, 2026
I would have missed our peculiar, rust-red building with the big black doors.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
Vocabulary lists containing peculiar
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"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 1–6
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