peculiar

Example Sentences

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Like Detectorists before it, this is a series that wrings emotion from the commonplace and everyday – only this time, the treasure Crook has buried is altogether more peculiar.

From BBC

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

“I suppose we all have notions that others might find peculiar,” Aunt Pretty said.

From Literature

The others nodded with a peculiar look coming into their eyes.

From Literature

I would have missed our peculiar, rust-red building with the big black doors.

From Literature