out of the ordinary
Example Sentences
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I have a list of 40 conservative websites that I’ll go through a couple times a week, because what I’m looking for is typically an emerging trend, or something that’s out of the ordinary.
From Slate • May 7, 2026
Solomon says the meeting wasn’t anything out of the ordinary: “That group has gone over to the Treasury to talk about cybersecurity risks over a number of years,” he says.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
"There was nothing out of the ordinary at all. No little cables hanging out or anything," Suranovas says.
From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026
A 10% drop isn’t anything out of the ordinary for AppLovin, which has been one of the most volatile large-cap stocks on the market in recent months.
From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026
The whole way there, X-Ray kept glancing sideways at him, trying to see a hint of a smile, or some kind of clue, but Armpit remained cool, as if nothing was out of the ordinary.
From "Small Steps" by Louis Sachar
