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unconventional

[uhn-kuhn-ven-shuh-nl] / ˌʌn kənˈvɛn ʃə nl /


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Across the country, entrepreneurs like Gutstadt are capitalizing on the interest by retrofitting unconventional spaces, from parking lots to distribution warehouses, with padel courts.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 22, 2026

RaMell Ross has followed an unconventional path to becoming a filmmaker — and he used unconventional approaches in developing the script for ‘Nickel Boys.’

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 20, 2026

As if their unconventional childhoods weren’t troubled enough, Asa and Yuru’s twinship comes with another heavy burden: saving the world.

From Salon Jul. 18, 2026

The app has boosted lesser-known businesses and sent tourists in droves to unconventional locations such as Zibo, a quiet industrial city in Shandong, after its cheap, marinated barbecue skewers went viral.

From Barron's Jul. 13, 2026

Unfortunately, Harper committed an outrageous and unconventional act when she completed her work for the first volume.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling




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