eccentric
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A breathtaking dancer, Alexis Fousekis, served as what might be heaven’s most eccentric angel.
From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026
"You can gain strength without feeling as exhausted. So, you get more benefit for less effort. That makes eccentric exercise appealing for a wide range of people," Professor Nosaka said.
From Science Daily • May 1, 2026
A Visit To Grandpa's follows a young boy sent to spend a summer full of adventure with his eccentric grandfather on a Welsh farm.
From BBC • Apr. 30, 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
Considerably more stable than racing shells, they were nevertheless eccentric craft, easy to capsize and difficult to maneuver.
From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown
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