quirk
Example Sentences
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“The jump was expected due to a quirk from the government shutdown,” noted Thomas Simons, chief U.S. economist at Jefferies.
From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026
But, like OpenAI's goblin quirk, generative AI mistakes can sometimes be more bizarre and innocuous.
From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026
One big reason they aren’t ramping up production has to do with a quirk in the commodities market, analysts say.
From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026
It would also almost certainly extend access to health benefits — a quirk of American marriage that experts said lies at the heart of the legal fight over poly partnerships.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026
The most difficult quirk was Seabiscuit’s behavior in the starting gate.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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