no ordinary

phrase

: special or unusual
It was no ordinary day.

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Soon, the police were there in force, but the dedication of the outraged, chanting crowd demanding the men’s release ensured this would be no ordinary standoff. — Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026 Turns out this is no ordinary passenger as her zombie-ish body has a mind of its own. — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2026 The movie progresses in ambitious, even political directions — Closing Night is no ordinary, outrageous family drama. — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026 But for 42-year-old Ronald McGregor, July 1, 2026 was no ordinary day. — Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for no ordinary

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“No ordinary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/no%20ordinary. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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