outlier

Example Sentences

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“In the quickly expanding universe of cases involving sanctions for the misuse of artificial intelligence, this case is a notorious outlier in both degree and volume,” Clarke wrote.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

The outlier in the positive manufacturing data, however, was the latest survey from the Richmond Fed, which found activity in the district was flat in March.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

But somehow, I have managed to defy the odds, becoming the rare outlier to not only protect my job from the A.I. monster’s bite but profit from its terrors.

From Slate • Mar. 20, 2026

Former Manchester City defender Nedum Onuoha says that while Dowman is an "outlier", it might become more common to see an increasing number of young players having an impact.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

But he’s not an outlier for the reasons you might think, and the story of his rise provides a blueprint for understanding success in his profession.

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell