nontraditional

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In the meantime, the council outlawed discrimination against polyamorous people and others in nontraditional family structures, such as multigenerational immigrant households.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

This was among actions taken by federal regulators last year permitting traditional and nontraditional financial institutions to engage in cryptocurrency activities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 2026

Wineries like Decantos Vinícola invite visitors in to learn about nontraditional techniques like gravity-flow winemaking, while Vena Cava—a whimsical facility built from salvaged old boats—specializes in natural wine.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 20, 2025

Decades of data show that nontraditional activities actually make banks safer because they add fee revenue and make portfolios more diverse.

From Barron's • Dec. 19, 2025

“Studies show that in single-sex schools, girls take more nontraditional courses like advanced science. They worry less about how they look, they’re more competitive, and they have higher self-esteem.”

From "Genuine Fraud" by E. Lockhart