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peculiar

[pi-kyool-yer] / pɪˈkyul yər /




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While this may seem peculiar - and would have looked so had anyone witnessed it -it does make sense given individuals were allocated positions and a hierarchy installed.

From BBC

His speech is peppered with references to “infrastructure improvements” and “subdivision maps” and also to the peculiar challenges created by Pacific Lumber’s building.

From Los Angeles Times

Even though she’s a trained singer, with film credits including “Mamma Mia!” and “Les Misérables,” this peculiar religious epic required an enormous leap of faith.

From Los Angeles Times

He has had some peculiar forecasts, but mostly communicates in language economists understand.

From The Wall Street Journal

In fact, every part of the Nex Playground active game system is peculiar.

From The Wall Street Journal