unusual
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However, it isn’t unusual for Apple stock to drop right after WWDC.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 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
It’s also unusual to get to hear these stories from the perspective of a Seattleite who was an essential part of that music scene.
From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026
The Green Mountain saga has taken an unusual turn, but reflects a more common challenge set off by the shrinking enrollment and financial woes closing colleges nationwide.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
Reporters noticed lights burning in important offices all night—a sure sign something unusual was going on.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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