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Thunderstorms in the US are not uncommon, but when it comes to them impacting matches, Fifa has no power to make its own rules and must adhere to the advice of local authorities.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
It is also home to a lizard species found only on three of the Channel Islands; a spotted skunk that lives on just two Channel Islands; a unique island fox subspecies; and several uncommon birds.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
What’s more, unadjusted claims have been below 190,000 for three straight weeks, which was very uncommon before the pandemic.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026
Although hydrogen is the most abundant element in the universe, pure hydrogen gas is uncommon on Earth.
From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026
It was not uncommon for people to turn away from the war, some to fantasy and some to vice and some to crazy gaiety.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
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