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Meanings of strange in English
Relating to or originating in or characteristic of another place or part of the world.
Synonyms
Examples for "unusual"
Examples for "unusual"
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Case series: This case series explores two unusual cases of postpartum SAAs.
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You see, Adelman holds an unusual place in the South Sea Company.
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I recently glimpsed one particularly unusual vision of our inevitable micro-living future.
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And yet doctors often think of diseases that are just as unusual.
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Nancy said with unusual severity, 'Don't ask so many questions, my girl.'
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Name-based stock-picking is not uncommon in China, especially during major political events.
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In this case, though, the uncommon circumstances may explain the early action.
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Doubtless: there is nothing uncommon in it; it is her natural prey.
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The terms of the debate were framed in lanuage of uncommon power.
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The best leaders I know display an uncommon confidence that reassures people.
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It seems bizarre how far North Korea is prepared to push China.
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Either way, it was far too bizarre for James to think about.
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More damaging information has also come to light about Ford's bizarre behaviour.
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It's the birth of a spotted hyena, however, that is particularly bizarre.
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I said nothing, assuming that this was just a bizarre rhetorical question.
Usage of strange in English
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They were better under water now-betterunder water since the strange days.
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Attitudes to this strange jamboree, which takes place tonight, vary throughout Europe.
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This strange, long story was the answer to his most pressing question.
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This combination of pressure and cold has strange effects on animals' bodies.
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Faith to enter a strange harbour despite the hazards and possible consequences.
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A rather strange set of circumstances, I am sure you will agree.
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Perhaps people are just immune: perhaps we've seen too many strange sights.
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Different communities and linkages form, creating strange bedfellows and generating unpredictable consequences.
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Tactics, military history, weapons technology, combat, not writing-that'sstrange for a Utopian.
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Especially with Xiang Bin gone on his strange adventure beyond the sea.
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There was a strange atmosphere in the chamber yesterday during Leaders' Questions.
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Look, in a strange way this might actually work in our favor.
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Given Mexico City's original geography, its lack of water may seem strange.
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Such new weapons were usually considered to be strange and, initially, unacceptable.
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State colleges are a bargain-hunter's best higher-education dream Something strange is happening.
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The friend also said she expressed strange opinions from time to time.
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Translations for strange
Strange through the time
Strange across language varieties
United Kingdom
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Canada
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United States of America
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