Uncommon

//ʌnˈkɒmən//

"Uncommon" in a Sentence (16 examples)

A six-figure income is not uncommon for physicians.

Such a case is not uncommon today.

Cholera is uncommon in Japan.

We sometimes say: "Common sense is quite uncommon."

The only remaining region in the world where obesity is uncommon is sub-Saharan Africa.

A tyrant must put on the appearance of uncommon devotion to religion. Subjects are less apprehensive of illegal treatment from a ruler whom they consider god-fearing and pious.

It's not all that uncommon for people to live past the age of ninety.

Here's an example of a semantic gamut: non-existent, unique, rare, uncommon, common, trite, worn-out, universal.

Is that uncommon?

That's not uncommon.

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Bald eagles are an uncommon sighting in this state.

This is not an uncommon practice.

There’s no delicate way to put this, so we’re just going to come right out and say it – we feel that ramp meters are underappreciated. […] Yet, it’s not uncommon to see drivers totally ignore a ramp meter and drive right through its red light.

The diamond was of uncommon size

‘Is Suffolk your county, sir?’ asked William. ‘Yes,’ I said, with some importance. ‘Suffolk’s my county.’ ‘I’m told the dumplings is uncommon fine down there,’ said William.

'The Squire's pretty springe, considering his weight,' said Mr Macey, 'and he stamps uncommon well.'

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