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unconventional

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


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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

But it had more than a splash of unconventional ingredients too.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

We just have to have the courage to turn against our habitual lifestyle and engage in unconventional living.

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer




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