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2023 has not removed all of the risks, and the collapse of the case was not a "one-off peculiarity created solely by outdated legislation".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

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

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 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

Cora had met a few of them on Valentine and didn’t care for that regional peculiarity, even if they knew how to bake a good pie.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead