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unorthodox

[uhn-awr-thuh-doks] / ʌnˈɔr θəˌdɒks /


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The FBI director was also on the Hill this week for a budget hearing and, in an unorthodox strategy for a setting where you’re asking Congress for money, was eager to fight.

From Slate • May 16, 2026

The unorthodox American's short game badly let him down.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Known by the nickname “Mouth of the South” because he would speak his mind on almost any topic, Turner brought an unorthodox style to his business dealings.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

But Berk’s push to move quickly is unorthodox.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 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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