peculiar
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That’s why during my reading last week, it was more peculiar than disruptive when a dancer hopped on a table to lay at a 90-degree angle and jet her feet in the air.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
At that time, I found this subculture fascinating, peculiar, sometimes repulsive and sometimes silly.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026
Along with a few other foundlings, Neriya discovers a peculiar sanctuary among a community of corvids.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 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
“This is very peculiar, but she said that a friend of hers—a girl named Rika Thalheim—saw Bunny standing around outside the First Vermont Bank this afternoon.”
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 1–6
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