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unusual

[uhn-yoo-zhoo-uhl, -yoozh-wuhl] / ʌnˈyu ʒu əl, -ˈyuʒ wəl /


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On the last Unusual Tuesday of April, Zabaglio performed soft electric-indie ballads to a roar of applause as the first act of the night.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Unusual disease outbreaks underscore the need for institutions like this.

From Slate • May 14, 2026

Unusual mammatus cloud spotted in Warwickshire on Wednesday.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Unusual Machines shares were up 6.3% in early trading at $17.45.

From Barron's • Mar. 9, 2026

According to Claude, they thought it would win the Most Unusual Pet prize, but it was too mad from being whitewashed and hairsprayed to do anything but attack.

From "The Best School Year Ever" by Barbara Robinson




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