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atypical

[ey-tip-i-kuhl] / eɪˈtɪp ɪ kəl /


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Not your typical work lunch, to be sure, but in these atypical times, it ain’t easy staying green.

From Slate Jul. 17, 2026

“And in an atypical move, earnings expectations increased ahead of the quarter, setting a higher bar for EPS beats.”

From MarketWatch Jul. 10, 2026

The arena is a rather atypical location for a wedding.

From BBC Jul. 1, 2026

The extra nightly charges—$50 is not atypical these days even at nonluxury properties—unnecessarily jack up your hotel bill.

From The Wall Street Journal May 15, 2026

Such cases were atypical but got the attention of Congress.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander




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