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atypical

[ey-tip-i-kuhl] / eɪˈtɪp ɪ kəl /


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Are investing algorithms flawed because they are likely overweighting historically atypical data?

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 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

Like when they faced Liverpool, Galatasaray will be playing a Premier League side out of form but Garcia Gomez is wary of City's style of play, which is atypical of most English teams.

From BBC • Jan. 27, 2026

But if the first sentence had been A tank came roaring around the corner, which refers to an atypical example of a vehicle, a reader would have had a harder time making the connection.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker




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