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atypical

[ey-tip-i-kuhl] / eɪˈtɪp ɪ kəl /


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Not your typical work lunch, to be sure, but in these atypical times, it ain’t easy staying green.

From Slate Jul. 17, 2026

This is atypical for retail investors, who usually buy more stocks in aggregate than they sell.

From MarketWatch Apr. 27, 2026

Are investing algorithms flawed because they are likely overweighting historically atypical data?

From Barron's Apr. 15, 2026

In her experience, and that of her friends, his trajectory is atypical.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 12, 2026

“Dude, we have a lot of Thanksgivings in front of us. Why don’t we agree to make them atypical and cool instead of bullshit?”

From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King




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