strange
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"It's a strange material because it's obviously not a liquid. However, it's also not quite solid. This opens new and intriguing engineering possibilities," Barthelat said.
From Science Daily • Jun. 15, 2026
The social internet promised to make strangers less strange to one another.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026
MMA is the bastard child of illegal street fights and martial arts, which has always made for a strange blend of freak-show sleaze and a culture of respect.
From Slate • Jun. 14, 2026
Over a series of nights, US Air Force personnel at twin bases in Suffolk reported seeing strange lights in the forest, along with what some described as a landed craft of unknown origin.
From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026
“The boy is probably only frightened, alone in a strange country. He probably bought it to protect himself.”
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
Vocabulary lists containing strange
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