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The word for today is… outlandish (adjective) - 1: of or relating to another country : foreign 2a: strikingly out of the ordinary : bizarre b: exceeding proper or reasonable limits or standards 3: remote from civilization Source : Merriam-Webster Etymology : For some, the grass isn’t necessarily greener on the other side
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Separate yourselves from among this congregation, that I may consume them in a moment.