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He described the outbreak as "unusually large and rapidly increasing".

From BBC Aug. 21, 2026

That’s because Tugboat throws from an unusually low angle that opponents aren’t accustomed to seeing, with mechanics that allow him to effectively hide the ball.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 20, 2026

Traders noticed unusually high volumes of put options related to companies meant to protect against the fund’s declines.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 17, 2026

"The unusually high temperatures we experienced during that period were likely to have disrupted its normal growth and reproduction".

From BBC Aug. 17, 2026

No notice was taken of Amy’s flight, except by her mates, but the sharp-eyed demoiselles discovered that Mr. Davis was quite benignant in the afternoon, also unusually nervous.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott




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