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peculiar

[pi-kyool-yer] / pɪˈkyul yər /




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That’s why during my reading last week, it was more peculiar than disruptive when a dancer hopped on a table to lay at a 90-degree angle and jet her feet in the air.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

At that time, I found this subculture fascinating, peculiar, sometimes repulsive and sometimes silly.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

This is the peculiar predicament of Homo sapiens.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Researchers say this "peculiar" crocodile relative likely began life walking on four legs, only to adopt a two-legged stance as it reached adulthood.

From Science Daily • Apr. 23, 2026

Dean Nabokov combed through papers, her peculiar gloves leaving behind stamps.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton




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