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It is also home to a lizard species found only on three of the Channel Islands; a spotted skunk that lives on just two Channel Islands; a unique island fox subspecies; and several uncommon birds.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
Heat loving amoebae may be able to survive and spread in regions where they were once uncommon, increasing the chance of human exposure.
From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026
While spending money on video games is not uncommon, EVE Online stands out because players' assets can be permanently destroyed; their real-world cash outlay gone in seconds.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
What’s more, unadjusted claims have been below 190,000 for three straight weeks, which was very uncommon before the pandemic.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026
I wasn’t sure if it was because of the tortured bird roosting atop my aunt’s bonnet, or my uncommon costume—or if it was because they’d never met lady detectives before.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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