unusual
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This would be an unprecedented move, even though it isn’t unusual for presidents to crave time away from Washington.
From Salon ● Oct. 10, 2026
Supreme Court has repeatedly turned down appeals contending such executions amount to “cruel and unusual punishment,” which is barred under U.S. law.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026
"Given the unusual type and mix of the animals, it may well take more time to find a suitable alternative location," they added.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026
The combined observations helped establish that the unusual X-ray activity was connected to a compact object merger rather than another type of stellar explosion.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 8, 2026
She said she had something very unusual, very special to show him.
From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo
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