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peculiarity

[pi-kyoo-lee-ar-i-tee, -kyool-yar-] / pɪˌkyʊ liˈær ɪ ti, -kyulˈyær- /


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Yet wrapped up in his peculiarity has been a knack for rubbing America’s face in realities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026

And it warned that legislation introduced in 2023 has not removed all of the risks, and the collapse of the case was not a "one-off peculiarity created solely by outdated legislation".

From Barron's • Dec. 3, 2025

They have not been awarded medals, but with their quirky displays of passion, patriotism and downright peculiarity, they have provided plenty of highlights.

From BBC • Aug. 9, 2024

One peculiarity of American copyright law is the distinct terms for musical compositions and musical recordings.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 26, 2023

Set atop these odd beliefs and quirky traits, however, was the mind of a supreme genius–though even when working in conventional channels he often showed a tendency to peculiarity.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson




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