peculiarly
Example Sentences
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I suspect this is one of those peculiarly British collisions of ambiguity, assumption and social discomfort.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
In a Granta interview conducted late in her life, she challenged the interviewer to consider that the concept of “whiteness” is peculiarly American: “Think about it, “ she prompted.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2026
Yet in early September, when hurricane activity is normally at its peak, there were peculiarly few storms.
From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2024
Arefi favored raspberry mazurkas and the Uncle Seth’s pink-frosted cookies that are peculiarly ubiquitous in Seattle cafes.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 5, 2023
Being a marksman and sharpshooter, he was peculiarly fitted to miss.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
