unusual
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The result: debates in council chambers and school committees on the pros and cons of a specific class of medications, an unusual topic for city managers.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026
As the Times drily put it, “To say that Mr. Ahmadinejad was an unusual choice would be a vast understatement.”
From Slate • May 23, 2026
The unusual May heat gripping the UK is forecast to intensify over the bank holiday weekend, reaching heatwave criteria in a number of locations.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
Potentially adding to Warsh's challenges will be the fact that Powell has chosen to remain on the board as a member -- an unusual but not unprecedented move for an outgoing chair.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
“Yes,” agreed Mr. Hummer politely, but not daring to take another bite, “I don’t recognize this as mutton or ham. It has an unusual taste.”
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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