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unorthodox

[uhn-awr-thuh-doks] / ʌnˈɔr θəˌdɒks /


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Cassie’s methods may be unorthodox, but they’re driven by her ardent desire to remind people that someone is always watching.

From Salon ● Oct. 2, 2026

This woman seems to have a very unorthodox view of hosting — and I wouldn’t assume that it’s new.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 11, 2026

Instead, he oversees just about every other department of a multibillion-dollar organization, from ticket sales to sponsorships to marketing—a wildly unorthodox career transition for somebody with Fuld’s background.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026

A California native and member of a conservative Christian family, Harp followed an unorthodox path into an already unconventional White House.

From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026

It would even have seemed slightly unorthodox, a dangerous eccentricity, like talking to oneself.

From "1984" by George Orwell




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