unusually
- a word derived from unusual.
Example Sentences
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The UK has experienced marine heatwaves - prolonged periods of unusually high sea surface temperatures - before.
From BBC • Jul. 7, 2026
Located just below the seafloor, this unusually weak layer allowed the fault to rupture all the way to the trench during the 2011 "megathrust" earthquake.
From Science Daily • Jul. 5, 2026
Public health experts warn that prolonged heat can be especially dangerous because temperatures are expected to remain unusually warm overnight, offering little relief for people without air conditioning.
From Salon • Jul. 3, 2026
France also experienced an unusually early heatwave in May, with health officials saying there were at least 300 more deaths than expected during that period.
From Barron's • Jul. 3, 2026
Indeed, she had had an unusually hearty appetite at dinner and had eaten two helpings of everything, including dessert.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
