unconventional
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His career spans more than three decades and he is known for taking on unconventional and physically demanding roles.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
The novel move was so unconventional and counterintuitive that nobody could be sure what to make of it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 8, 2026
While most MLB fans might be seeing Yan’s post-strikeout air show for the first time, the celebrations have actually become a signature move for the player during his long, unconventional journey to the majors.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
As if their unconventional childhoods weren’t troubled enough, Asa and Yuru’s twinship comes with another heavy burden: saving the world.
From Salon ● Jul. 18, 2026
Taylor came from a wealthy family and had both the means and freedom from academic constraints to pursue unconventional lines of inquiry.
From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson
Vocabulary lists containing unconventional
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