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out of the ordinary



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Still, Farley is clear about the long-term vision: making Ford the “Porsche of off-road” and getting the company out of the ordinary and into the “iconic vehicle” business.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 1, 2026

Infantino, however, argued that such decisions are not out of the ordinary, claiming similar rulings are "routine and widely accepted in some of the biggest leagues worldwide".

From BBC Jul. 27, 2026

“In content writing and digital marketing, a phone is not out of the ordinary, because those roles are based on remote tools,” he said.

From MarketWatch Jul. 21, 2026

In a statement, a representative of “60 Minutes” said that the exchanges with Pelley regarding editorial content were not out of the ordinary.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 4, 2026

She scanned the training hall for any sign of the challenge to come the following morning, but found nothing out of the ordinary.

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas




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