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unconventional

[uhn-kuhn-ven-shuh-nl] / ˌʌn kənˈvɛn ʃə nl /


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His career spans more than three decades and he is known for taking on unconventional and physically demanding roles.

From BBC Aug. 13, 2026

While most MLB fans might be seeing Yan’s post-strikeout air show for the first time, the celebrations have actually become a signature move for the player during his long, unconventional journey to the majors.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 6, 2026

And it invested in advanced packaging technology, stacking circuitry in unconventional ways to boost performance.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 27, 2026

As if their unconventional childhoods weren’t troubled enough, Asa and Yuru’s twinship comes with another heavy burden: saving the world.

From Salon Jul. 18, 2026

“Your son’s an unconventional sort of young man, Mrs. Rachpaul.”

From "The Stars Beneath Our Feet" by David Barclay Moore




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