unusual

Example Sentences

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In a highly unusual move, Vance also appeared at a rally for the prime minister, where he called for his reelection.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

Iranian officials on Monday rejected a ceasefire proposal, calling American demands “both highly excessive and unusual, as well as illogical.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Vietnam's communist-dominated general assembly has elected To Lam, the party leader, to be the country's president and head of state, an unusual concentration of power in one person.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

"It was unique, it was unusual, and the three of us had chemistry... we're still sisters today," the 77-year-old who played Sabrina Duncan told AFP.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

The only unusual thing was what was sitting on the dining-room table—and believe me, it wasn’t dinner!

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney