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uncommon

[uhn-kom-uhn] / ʌnˈkɒm ən /




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"While it is always heartbreaking to lose a young animal, sadly this is not uncommon in large cat litters," said Richard Langston, head of carnivores at Howletts.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

It is not uncommon for the units to train at defunct malls or abandoned businesses in Los Angeles County.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

But it’s not all that uncommon of a name.

From Slate • Jun. 6, 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

She instructed, “Tell Dr. Trefusis I find him uncommon rude.”

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson




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