as in untypical
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Their struggles came primarily on floor, where reigning Olympic champion Jade Carey had an uncharacteristic stumble.
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NBC News, 29 July 2024
Enlarge / Even before this quarter's 42 percent revenue drop (which would be quarter 14 on this graph), Xbox has shown an uncharacteristic early revenue decline.
—Kyle Orland, Ars Technica, 31 July 2024
Through his first 13 starts, the veteran left-hander was 1-5 with an uncharacteristic 5.29 ERA.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 29 July 2024
In a symbolic demotion, longtime television tastemaker HBO landed in an uncharacteristic third place during this year’s Emmy Award nominations with 91, trailing Netflix and Walt Disney Co.’s FX.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2024
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NBC News, 29 July 2024
Enlarge / Even before this quarter's 42 percent revenue drop (which would be quarter 14 on this graph), Xbox has shown an uncharacteristic early revenue decline.
—Kyle Orland, Ars Technica, 31 July 2024
Through his first 13 starts, the veteran left-hander was 1-5 with an uncharacteristic 5.29 ERA.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 29 July 2024
In a symbolic demotion, longtime television tastemaker HBO landed in an uncharacteristic third place during this year’s Emmy Award nominations with 91, trailing Netflix and Walt Disney Co.’s FX.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2024
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“Uncharacteristic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncharacteristic. Accessed 20 Sep. 2024.
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