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unusual

[uhn-yoo-zhoo-uhl, -yoozh-wuhl] / ʌnˈju ʒu əl, -ˈjuʒ wəl /


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Whenever Cannom was out in public, at events or dinners with his family, it was not unusual for people to thank him for the work he had done to save their loved ones.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 23, 2026

These values are not unusual for the end of August, which can bring larger temperature swings than just a month ago.

From BBC Aug. 22, 2026

Rove said Texas is a Republican state, but that the disparate fundraising dynamics have made the race unusual.

From Salon Aug. 22, 2026

Its unusual scientific importance became apparent when crinoid specialists Drs. Cole and Wright examined the specimen closely during a research visit.

From Science Daily Aug. 21, 2026

We’re just one block from home, but the unusual traffic has stopped us in the middle of the road.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller




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