as in unconventional
not bound by traditional ways or beliefs
his nonconventional cures were the subject of some controversy
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Recent Examples of nonconventional
Additional states may consider the possible deterrent benefits of possessing nuclear arms or, if the costs of acquiring such weapons are prohibitive, other nonconventional weapons.
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William C. Potter, Foreign Affairs, 15 Dec. 2023
Jason Sudeikis, also an executive producer and writer, stars as the titular character who coaches AFC Richmond and, through nonconventional methods, works to turn the players into self-believers.
—Karen Mizoguchi, Variety, 15 Mar. 2023
The difference, however, is that Cannon proudly embraces his lifestyle of nonconventional fatherhood and rejects traditional monogamy, even challenging those who are skeptical.
—Jenna Ryu, USA TODAY, 30 Sep. 2022
Fears that Moscow might introduce nonconventional weapons into the Ukrainian conflict have intensified in the wake of Russian failures to quickly to capture major Ukrainian cities.
—Washington Post, 10 Mar. 2022
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William C. Potter, Foreign Affairs, 15 Dec. 2023
Jason Sudeikis, also an executive producer and writer, stars as the titular character who coaches AFC Richmond and, through nonconventional methods, works to turn the players into self-believers.
—Karen Mizoguchi, Variety, 15 Mar. 2023
The difference, however, is that Cannon proudly embraces his lifestyle of nonconventional fatherhood and rejects traditional monogamy, even challenging those who are skeptical.
—Jenna Ryu, USA TODAY, 30 Sep. 2022
Fears that Moscow might introduce nonconventional weapons into the Ukrainian conflict have intensified in the wake of Russian failures to quickly to capture major Ukrainian cities.
—Washington Post, 10 Mar. 2022
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Silver Linings Playbook Where to Watch: Peacock, Prime Video An unconventional romcom erring closer to the dark comedy side, Silver Linings Playbook is an adaptation of Matthew Quick's novel of the same name.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
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Sliding Door Security Bar Given that not every door opens on a hinge, this sliding door security bar is perfect for an unconventional entrance.Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
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Other finds served as messages from the past, connecting 17th-century schoolgirls to modern archaeologists, who uncovered the students’ decorative paper cuttings beneath the floorboards of their former London boarding school.Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Dec. 2024
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In doing this, the exhibition aligns its artists with women working for the military-industrial complex: ENIAC, the world’s first modern computer, was invented to compute ballistic missile trajectories (six young women programmed it), and Grace Hopper was a Navy officer.Lua Vollaard, ARTnews.com, 27 Dec. 2024
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At least seven Liberal members of parliament have publicly called on Trudeau to step down, and more have done so privately according to sources, CNN-affiliate CBC News reported.Lex Harvey, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
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Its most infamous crime was the 1984 murder of Alan Berg, an outspoken, liberal, Jewish radio host in Denver.Zach Baylin, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
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Williams ranks in the 94 percentile with 6.01 progressive carriers per 90 minutes and 3.14 successful take-ons per 90 minutes among all players in Europe’s top five leagues over the last 365 days.Manuel Veth, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Musk’s wealth has soared 70% since last month’s election, to about $450 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index — fueling progressive theories that he and others in tech are motivated by a desire to increase their net worth.David Ingram, NBC News, 26 Dec. 2024
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Although a nontraditional holiday movie, some may make an exception for Step Brothers for its Christmas timeline and relatable themes many families experience during the season.Skyler Caruso, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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Part of what makes Kinda Pregnant such a nontraditional romantic comedy is its emphasis on female friendships.Lauren Huff, EW.com, 16 Dec. 2024
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Morris, following a conversation with the music critic Robert Christgau, dissects how contemporary (and largely white) critics glossed over the fusion of pop and gospel that made Wonder’s art so revelatory.Marnie Shure, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
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The indoor and outdoor public spaces feature an impressive contemporary art collection with works by Jeffrey Gibson, Gerald Clarke and others, nooks for sitting and games for enjoying in the year-round sunshine.Booth Moore, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
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Fernanda Torres plays Eunice, mother to Marcelo and his four siblings; her life is changed forever when her politically active, if not especially radical husband Rubens (Selton Mello) is taken away for questioning after a visit by military police.Damon Wise, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024
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From the first supernal image of rain on a green field, Jean-Luc Godard’s Hail Mary (Je vous salue, Marie) approaches the mystical with a sense of radical awe.Armond White, National Review, 20 Dec. 2024
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