uncharacteristic

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English said she did not remember receiving the email, and it was "uncharacteristic" of conversations she had had with Behr.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

While the new conclusion made some sense for Andie — a lovestruck teenager still trying to balance perspective with hormones — Iona altering her appearance so drastically for a man remains uncharacteristic.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026

"I'll go back to the start of the Six Nations. I thought Steve made some very uncharacteristic comments about a title-decider against France, looking ahead," Jones told the Rugby Unity podcast, published on Monday.

From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026

On Monday, Mendoza was pressured relentlessly by Miami’s fearsome pass rush and Indiana’s defense gave up an uncharacteristic 57-yard run that narrowed their lead to three early in the second half.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026

The directors and their federal overseers, the National Commission, approved the plan with uncharacteristic speed.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson