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[uhn-kom-uhn] / ʌnˈkɒm ən /




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It is also home to a lizard species found only on three of the Channel Islands; a spotted skunk that lives on just two Channel Islands; a unique island fox subspecies; and several uncommon birds.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

However, treatment discontinuation and hospitalizations related to hyperkalaemia were uncommon.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

While spending money on video games is not uncommon, EVE Online stands out because players' assets can be permanently destroyed; their real-world cash outlay gone in seconds.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

What’s more, unadjusted claims have been below 190,000 for three straight weeks, which was very uncommon before the pandemic.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

Because these names were long, and because they used uncommon letters and combinations like F and MB, they stood out.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield




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