strange
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"It is really strange that everything looks normal outside, but people inside are not calm," says the Pakistani sailor, who doesn't want to use his real name.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
And although the start of their dissenting opinion is fairly consistent with Thomas’ and Alito’s harsh jurisprudence on criminal matters, the justices then do something strange.
From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026
A strange blood-feeding fly appears to reduce its visual sensitivity after locating a host and giving up flight for good, according to new research.
From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026
Unused to staying in a strange place, Dracula kept jumping off the bed and back on again, unable to get situated.
From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026
I had noticed before that she spoke English in a strange way, pronouncing her words carefully, too correctly, and in proper sentences.
From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo
Vocabulary lists containing strange
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"Song: Go and catch a falling star" by John Donne
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