eccentric
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The turn-of-the-century molds in his studio — which use botanic motifs, blossoming forms with metallic winged and floral attachments — look like desk toppers fit for an early 1900s eccentric obsessed with Darwinism and industrialization.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
Because eccentric exercise puts less strain on the heart and lungs, it is especially well suited for older adults and people with chronic health conditions.
From Science Daily • May 1, 2026
The 88-year-old's upcoming film, A Visit To Grandpa's, follows a young boy sent to spend a summer with his eccentric grandfather on a Welsh farm, surprised by the adventures he finds.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
He’s an eccentric in his mid-40s who runs a retreat in New Mexico and has taken an interest in the difficulties of being a man today.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
The camshaft flies around the factory until a man unhooks it, attaches it to the engine block, growing eccentric now with fan blades, pipes, and spark plugs.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
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