uncanny

Example Sentences

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Meanwhile, Russ Field, the band's former guitarist, said Oakes had an "uncanny natural talent to write catchy melodies and lyrics".

From BBC

The Boston Herald noted in a review that DeCarlo “did a phenomenal job on vocals, consistently nailing the money notes and conjuring an uncanny likeness to Delp’s overall style and tone.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Their timing has long seemed almost uncanny, leading many people to assume that ravens simply follow wolves to find food.

From Science Daily

They also hired the student’s grandmother, a survey professional from Utah with an uncanny ability to get answers from fast-food managers over the phone.

From The Wall Street Journal

“You are just like Karli, just like him. Questions, always questions. The likeness between you is —how is it you say it?—uncanny. I was just coming to that part of the story.”

From Literature