peculiarity

Example Sentences

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2023 has not removed all of the risks, and the collapse of the case was not a "one-off peculiarity created solely by outdated legislation".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

For politicians of all parties this week's votes are a political peculiarity.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2025

This peculiarity mirrors the history of Latino political empowerment in the state.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2025

When it is on the lookout, the meerkat has the peculiarity of standing perfecdy upright on the tips of its back legs, balancing itself tripod-like with its tail.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel