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unconventional

[uhn-kuhn-ven-shuh-nl] / ˌʌn kənˈvɛn ʃə nl /


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Hilton was known for some unconventional moments and comments during his tenure working for Cameron.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Meanwhile, in Los Angeles, the former reality TV star Spencer Pratt ran an unconventional campaign for mayor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Fleming reads unconventional in every way, from his manic and meta delivery to his glam-rock crushed-velvet bodysuit to a rubbery tendency to leap around the stage, no limb left behind.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

The solution to Henry Ford’s problems was unconventional, even radical.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

It was wildly unconventional to side-pocket an investment for which there was obviously a market.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis




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