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It's not unusual for him to stay late at work.
a scene of unusual beauty
She has an unusual name.
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Golf would be an unusual thread throughout Mr. Simpson’s life, coming up numerous times in his murder case.
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Corina Knoll, New York Times, 9 June 2024
The coach noted that Orlando faced tough, unusual circumstances.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2024
Explore Nearby Barrier Islands A big part of what makes Bonita Springs such an unforgettable beach destination are its mystical mangrove forests, unusual shell mounds, and remote landscapes, all of which can be found at Mound Key Archaeological State Park and Lovers Key State Park.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 7 June 2024
To say that is highly unusual would be an understatement.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 7 June 2024
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Corina Knoll, New York Times, 9 June 2024
The coach noted that Orlando faced tough, unusual circumstances.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2024
Explore Nearby Barrier Islands A big part of what makes Bonita Springs such an unforgettable beach destination are its mystical mangrove forests, unusual shell mounds, and remote landscapes, all of which can be found at Mound Key Archaeological State Park and Lovers Key State Park.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 7 June 2024
To say that is highly unusual would be an understatement.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 7 June 2024
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“Unusual.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unusual. Accessed 12 Jun. 2024.
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unusual
adjective
un·usu·al
ˌən-ˈyüzh-(ə-)wəl 
-ˈyü-zhəl
unusually
adverb
-ē
unusualness
noun
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