peculiar
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This dinosaur belonged to a peculiar group of bird like theropods called alvarezsaurs.
From Science Daily • Mar. 10, 2026
Let’s begin with the peculiar set of events that led to the firing of a Cabinet official.
From Slate • Mar. 7, 2026
During the early pandemic, a peculiar optimism bloomed among those hunkering into lockdown.
From Salon • Feb. 19, 2026
This stylistic approach allows Herbert to expertly avoid inadvertently selling Natchez itself, instead focusing on how this town’s peculiar relationship to an overwhelming past still lives inside those doing the selling.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2026
She felt a peculiar sensation on her face, and it wasn’t until she touched her own cheeks that she realized they were wet with tears.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
Vocabulary lists containing peculiar
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"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 1–6
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Unit 1: Telling Details
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