offbeat
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Mr. Newens has written a beguiling, lively and offbeat gastronomic tour of Paris.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
Onstage, Brian closed his eyes when he sang, swaying slightly offbeat as his wild waves caught the light.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
An offbeat political thriller, a vampire horror film and a period drama about Shakespeare will go head-to-head Sunday at the BAFTAs, Britain's biggest film awards, setting the stage for the Oscars.
From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026
Located on a street corner in the Fashion District, their space, which doubles as a man cave, reflects their creative influences, their ties to L.A. and their offbeat sense of humor.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 31, 2025
This one happened to be an economist who, instead of thinking grand macro thoughts, favored his own list of offbeat micro curiosities.
From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt
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