uncommon

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The committee’s authority is limited to very uncommon circumstances in which there are no “reasonable and prudent alternatives” that would avoid jeopardizing a listed species or impair a species’ critical habitat.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

Palantir’s months-long free customer pilots had no guarantee of a payoff, and it wasn’t uncommon for paying customers to cancel their contracts due to the high cost of Palantir’s products.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

The research focused on two uncommon cell types found in the gut.

From Science Daily • Mar. 28, 2026

He noted the amount of paint splatter on Islas was uncommon for the weapon’s marking cartridges.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

It wasn’t uncommon for players to see him throwing up before a game because not only did he want to win, he had to win.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger