eccentric
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Last summer he riveted the internet with eccentric scenes of martial arts training with Shaolin monks in China, his head shaved in solidarity.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
From his father, a programmer for video games whom he calls eccentric, Parsons inherited a love of sci-fi and “weird storytelling.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026
She wanted a seasoned dealmaker who could lead the company’s fundraising while fitting into its eccentric culture, someone who spoke to her said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 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
Moreover, Naomi was a sister of England’s most clever and eccentric biologist, J. B. S. Haldane.
From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson
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