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curious

[kyoor-ee-uhs] / ˈkjʊər i əs /




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Next to the normal sign is a curious addition, the signature of Hemingway himself.

From Salon • Jun. 23, 2026

Gay was at fault for the Duckett run out, then Bethell was caught behind to one he should have left off Nathan Smith to continue his curious poor record in the first innings of Tests.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026

I’m curious about your thoughts on real estate that has been gifted to my adult children.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 16, 2026

Her research, focused on soft condensed matter, has been seeking a comprehensive theory to explain the curious elasticity of such material.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

I’m curious, but I’ve got no time to waste, so I shove the stack of papers aside.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy




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