freak

Example Sentences

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The grade-two calf tear he sustained originated from a "freak accident" when he overstretched at the end of his semi-final, straining the muscle which eventually gave out in the medal race.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

Said pitcher River Ryan: “Yoshi, he is just a natural freak athlete” with a “routine that’s incredible to watch.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

Don’t freak out, but don’t be naive, either.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

Australian Open organisers urged fans to drink plenty of water and stay in the shade as the tournament braces for a freak heatwave on Tuesday with temperatures set to soar as high as 45C.

From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026

“That was just a freak head butt. It wasn’t on purpose or nothin’.”

From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña