freak

Example Sentences

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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

A spate of fires and disasters has befallen the city's historic architecture over the years, raising questions about whether these are freak accidents or a symptom of wider issues.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

Daniel Radcliffe tells WSJ that he’s a fitness freak.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 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

It was, as Lexie put it, vintage Izzy: freak out for no reason, do something crazy, learn nothing from it.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng