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uncommon

[uhn-kom-uhn] / ʌnˈkɒm ən /




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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

While, in most industries, it’s unusual for one company to pay another to help it get a competing product off the ground, it’s not uncommon in the space industry.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 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

Although hydrogen is the most abundant element in the universe, pure hydrogen gas is uncommon on Earth.

From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026

The first motel doesn’t answer, which is not uncommon in your low-rate places.

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich




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