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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

He also infuriated colleagues in the coalition government, the British press reported, proposing a stream of unconventional ideas: scrapping maternity leave, abolishing job centers, even buying cloud-bursting technology so Britain would have more sunshine.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

SpaceX’s preparations for its blockbuster initial public offering next week have been unconventional in many ways, like most things involving Elon Musk.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

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

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

As part of their unconventional wedding ceremony, Blackwell renounced his legal privileges as husband, and Stone announced that she would keep her own name.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling




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