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It might seem odd that someone should be sacked and then paid his full salary, but it is not uncommon in sport.

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Deadly prison clashes and riots are not uncommon in Ecuador, with gangs often targeting members of rival groups.

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Even seeing a grizzly bear is pretty uncommon in the lower 48 states.

It's the rapper Q-Tip, and there's an uncommon urgency to his voice as he shouts: "No! You can't play that. Not in front of Prince!"

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Riverside County is home to a large wild donkey population, and it’s not uncommon for the animals to be accidentally injured in car accidents or run-ins with fences, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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