arcane

Example Sentences

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The problem, apart from perennial budget pressures, is that interest in election mechanics — a technical and arcane subject if ever there was one — is episodic and fleeting.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026

Rizer, a radio DJ-turned county executive director for economic development, bet big on a rebound in the form of a seemingly arcane tech-industry need: data centers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 22, 2026

It may be an arcane discussion to most people, but the real-world implications of overhauling the Fed’s models are vast, and could shape monetary policy for years to come.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

I am thankful for all the arcane references to pop culture I have at my disposal to frame the workings of a true coward like Hegseth.

From Salon • Nov. 28, 2025

“If by witchcraft, you mean the arcane practice of reading. Your commander said we’d be tried for our crimes. I want you to tell me just what crime I’ve committed.”

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo