nontraditional
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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In the meantime, the council outlawed discrimination against polyamorous people and others in nontraditional family structures, such as multigenerational immigrant households.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026
This summer, President Trump signed an executive order to make it easier for employers to include private markets and other nontraditional offerings in retirement plans.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 13, 2025
“This is a nontraditional environment to be enjoying yourself but also learning at the same time,” he says.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 9, 2025
The state says the universal-care initiative is tackling the child-care shortage from various angles, starting with the areas where families struggle most—infant and toddler care, full-day options, and nontraditional hours.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 19, 2025
Neither do I speak to turtles or greet friends with a nontraditional handshake.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
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