uncharacteristic
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On Monday, the 77-year-old took to social-media platform X for the first time to amplify his uncharacteristic missive.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
Renowned for his devastating precision, Sinner made an uncharacteristic 10 unforced errors in the opening eight games, but saved two break points to avoid an early setback.
From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026
Some were uncharacteristic misses on open chances, Lakers coach JJ Redick conceded, but he commended his players for making the majority of Edwards’ chances difficult.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 11, 2026
"I'll go back to the start of the Six Nations. I thought Steve made some very uncharacteristic comments about a title-decider against France, looking ahead," Jones told the Rugby Unity podcast, published on Monday.
From Barron's ● Feb. 24, 2026
She said, “Yes. All right, Alvin,” but he noticed in her tone an uncharacteristic anxiety.
From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote
