unusual
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An unusual occurrence with breadth and the stock market just occurred.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
As Curiosity continues toward these unusual formations, researchers anticipate increasingly detailed views of the cliffs.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 22, 2026
Montanez noted that the case appears to be unusual because mass shooting plots are most often conceived and carried out by male suspects.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026
The England head coach made clear he did not want to criticise either the hosts or the organisers for the tournament's unusual format.
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026
The only unusual thing was what was sitting on the dining-room table—and believe me, it wasn’t dinner!
From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney
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