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unconventional

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


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Meanwhile, in Los Angeles, the former reality TV star Spencer Pratt ran an unconventional campaign for mayor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

The research introduces an unconventional strategy for dealing with one of the most damaging environmental emergencies.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

And she has these really unconventional, unorthodox, eccentric methods to solving cases.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

The solution to Henry Ford’s problems was unconventional, even radical.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

In all honesty, though, Gregory was a fine candidate, and the appointment seems to have been made largely on merit, not just because of Halley’s unconventional religious views.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin




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