out of the ordinary
Example Sentences
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Implying that Platner’s behavior was nothing out of the ordinary in marital life, she went on, “No marriage is perfect, and I don’t want a perfect marriage.”
From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026
Such "blunt" rhetoric is "out of the ordinary" coming from Xi in conversation with a US president, Adam Ni, editor of the China Neican newsletter, told AFP.
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
Nothing is sadder than to watch people stroll past that memorial as if nothing is out of the ordinary, our civic pride and historical perspective crushed under the weight of indifference.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026
The number of cases seen in the area is not out of the ordinary for such outbreaks, which have been occurring reasonably frequently since late 2023.
From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026
“The notice didn’t even list a telephone number for questions. It’s a bit out of the ordinary, don’t you think?”
From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart
