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atypical

[ey-tip-i-kuhl] / eɪˈtɪp ɪ kəl /


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"A classical elegance – a couple incredibly atypical," it says.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

As he starts to see Cactus League action, Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts reflects on where he’s at mentally as he looks to rebound from an atypical season for him.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026

Naturally, the pool of films shortlisted for the 2021 Oscars looked much different than it otherwise might have, making that year’s nominees both thrillingly diverse and completely atypical.

From Salon • Feb. 23, 2026

Value may indeed exist there—though perhaps of the atypical variety.

From Barron's • Jan. 31, 2026

Only affluent Baldwin County to the south, with its beautiful Gulf of Mexico beaches, was atypical, with an African American population of just 9 percent.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson




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