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typical

[tip-i-kuhl] / ˈtɪp ɪ kəl /


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“A typical triumph of modern science,” remarked the novelist Evelyn Waugh, “to find the only part of Randolph that was not malignant and remove it.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

It’s typical for an automaker to launch the most expensive version of a new vehicle first, experts said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

These contaminants, though not posing significant health risks in typical consumption, remain a concern for long-term heavy tea drinkers.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

His initial premium was $200 a month, but after the term ended, it ballooned to more than $2,000 a month — typical for annually renewable coverage at that age.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

I opened the door and a slender, blond, typical thirteen-year-old American boy dressed in a plaid woolen shirt, corduroy trousers, and black-and-white sneakers, said simply: “I’m Bobby Fischer.”

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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