out of the ordinary

Example Sentences

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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

"It represents togetherness and something a little out of the ordinary," she said in a video released by NASA.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

"There was nothing out of the ordinary at all. No little cables hanging out or anything," Suranovas says.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

It would be out of the ordinary if the heat lingered for more than a few days, she said, but the forecast is showing considerable cooling by Friday.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2026

It's a lovely winter day in Amsterdam, and though there are other people on the street, couples like me and Willem, nobody acts like the forced parade of people is out of the ordinary.

From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse