uncommon

Example Sentences

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Although it is not uncommon for single media outlets to go on strike in Italy, it is rare for the entire sector to hold a shutdown.

From Barron's

In a sign of the pressures around the issue, the proposal was voted on by secret ballot, a relatively uncommon procedure at the gathering, with nearly 75 percent of votes against.

From Barron's

They said Cole regularly moved between addresses and that it was not uncommon for him to be out of touch with his family for periods of time.

From BBC

Rather than brush her aside, Correa do Lago suspended the talks -- an uncommon move that underscored Brazil's determination to show it was handling concerns seriously.

From Barron's

Even as people become more transparent about their money, debt and spending, it is still uncommon to talk about saving — despite how important people say that is for their happiness.

From MarketWatch