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uncommon

[uhn-kom-uhn] / ʌnˈkɒm ən /




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"While it is always heartbreaking to lose a young animal, sadly this is not uncommon in large cat litters," said Richard Langston, head of carnivores at Howletts.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

While, in most industries, it’s unusual for one company to pay another to help it get a competing product off the ground, it’s not uncommon in the space industry.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

However, treatment discontinuation and hospitalizations related to hyperkalaemia were uncommon.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

But it’s not all that uncommon of a name.

From Slate • Jun. 6, 2026

It takes uncommon strength to live with these things.

From "Every Day" by David Levithan




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