unusual
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In the early races, this led to unusual behaviour, such as drivers lifting off the throttle and coasting on qualifying laps, as well as recovering energy while on full throttle.
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
COP31 is being organised and chaired by Turkey but Bowen is steering the marathon talks under an unusual arrangement struck after Canberra and Ankara competed to host the world's most important climate summit.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
The Green Mountain saga has taken an unusual turn, but reflects a more common challenge set off by the shrinking enrollment and financial woes closing colleges nationwide.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
How unusual for the prisoners to be making a racket!
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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