offbeat
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An offbeat political thriller, a vampire horror film and a period drama about Shakespeare will go head-to-head Sunday at the BAFTAs, Britain's biggest film awards, setting the stage for the Oscars.
From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026
He wrote extensively about the rise of al-Qaeda affiliates in the region and the growing influence of tech and new outsourcing industries while cultivating a taste for offbeat and obscure stories.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026
In awarding Mr. Neil, the Pulitzer board praised his “one-of-a-kind reviews of automobiles, blending technical expertise with offbeat humor and astute cultural criticism.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026
The idea that led to this project began when a Mayo Clinic graduate student shared an offbeat thought during a casual discussion with a classmate.
From Science Daily • Dec. 14, 2025
It’s like when a song changes key, or starts on the offbeat, or shifts its meter halfway through.
From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli
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