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uncommon

[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

"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

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

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 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

They were selected by an uncommon character, with an uncommon view of the financial markets, operating alone and apart.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis




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