unconventional

Example Sentences

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While working on her doctorate at the University of Washington in Seattle, Mastick took an unconventional approach.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

The SpaceX IPO will be just as unconventional as Musk himself.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

Shah brought his unconventional style into his campaign for Nepal's top office this year, largely staying out of the spotlight and avoiding media interviews.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Her tactics were unconventional, often including livestreaming the news from her pickup truck to a now-defunct Facebook page as it was happening.

From Slate • Mar. 26, 2026

Taylor came from a wealthy family and had both the means and freedom from academic constraints to pursue unconventional lines of inquiry.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson