unorthodox
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David Kittredge’s documentary takes an unorthodox look at the much-derided horror sequel and its director, John Boorman.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
In a statement, the district attorney’s office didn’t rule out the unorthodox move and called on more witnesses in the case to come forward.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
It's an unorthodox approach to making friends, but it seems to work.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
It is playful and slightly unorthodox, especially if, in your childhood household, “soup” meant both vegetables and heat, but it is refreshing in terms of both effort and final product.
From Salon ● Jul. 21, 2026
When Francis was amazed equally by Pauling’s unorthodox chemistry, I began to breathe slower.
From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson
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