peculiar

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The Obama administration thought otherwise, and it contacted the one entity that could handle such a rescue: Phoenix Air, which Mr. Hazzard describes as “one of the most peculiar companies in America.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

This dinosaur belonged to a peculiar group of bird like theropods called alvarezsaurs.

From Science Daily • Mar. 10, 2026

The seven-part limited series, which aired its second episode Sunday, subverts expectations at every turn, from its peculiar characters to the layered storytelling of writer-showrunner-director Steven Conrad to the nuanced performances of an enviable cast.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

Let’s begin with the peculiar set of events that led to the firing of a Cabinet official.

From Slate • Mar. 7, 2026

“It calls to me too sometimes. I couldn’t tell you why, magic is a peculiar thing, as are the things it touches.”

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray