uncommon
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Older cemeteries, especially in cities, are already known to shelter uncommon plants, insects, birds, and mammals.
From Science Daily • May 28, 2026
Fires are not uncommon in Kenyan boarding schools, with several deadly incidents reported in recent years.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
It is not uncommon for an orchestra to say good riddance to an outgoing conductor, indicating it is time for something new and different.
From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026
This isn’t all that uncommon: Trends crop up in filmmaking all the time, as potential narratives emerge from real-life events and cultural obsessions.
From Salon • May 25, 2026
It is not uncommon for their egg production to be increased threefold — all through the beneficent effect of insecticides.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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