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

And I don’t think anybody in this organization should be kind of freaking out and jumping out of their seats for the six or seven minutes that it happened.”

From Los Angeles Times

Gabriella Pitch, who studies film and management at the university, said she had "freaked out" when she first heard about the outbreak.

From BBC

In the city, I rarely get freaked out at night.

From Salon

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