offbeat
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Mr. Newens has written a beguiling, lively and offbeat gastronomic tour of Paris.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
Onstage, Brian closed his eyes when he sang, swaying slightly offbeat as his wild waves caught the light.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
An offbeat political thriller, a vampire horror film and a period drama about Shakespeare will go head-to-head Sunday at the BAFTAs, Britain's biggest film awards, setting the stage for the Oscars.
From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026
He wrote extensively about the rise of al-Qaeda affiliates in the region and the growing influence of tech and new outsourcing industries while cultivating a taste for offbeat and obscure stories.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026
What I missed most about him was his offbeat sense of humor.
From "Bad Boy" by Walter Dean Myers
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