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unconventional

[uhn-kuhn-ven-shuh-nl] / ˌʌn kənˈvɛn ʃə nl /


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Although unconventional, snow farming was a resounding success for both resorts.

From Slate • Apr. 11, 2026

For three seasons, Jimmy, a therapist grieving the loss of his wife, has used unconventional methods —think taking someone with aggression issues to a boxing ring — to get through to his patients.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Producer Robin Hiley, whose wife is a palliative care doctor, acknowledged that the failure of antibiotics might seem an unconventional subject for musical theatre.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

This culture helped Palantir recruit top, and admittedly unconventional, talent.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

“Your son’s an unconventional sort of young man, Mrs. Rachpaul.”

From "The Stars Beneath Our Feet" by David Barclay Moore




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