Exotic things that were happening vs Strange things that were happening

Both phrases are correct, but they convey slightly different meanings. 'Exotic things that were happening' implies that unusual or foreign things were occurring, while 'strange things that were happening' suggests that peculiar or odd events were taking place. The choice between the two depends on the specific nuance the speaker wants to convey.

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Exotic things that were happening

This phrase is correct and can be used to describe unusual or foreign events.

This phrase is used to refer to events or situations that are considered unusual, foreign, or out of the ordinary.

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But those things that were happening were real.
I think when we first moved in there, the innocent playful things that were happening...
I don't know, I'm just trying to think of things that were happening at the time.
Within the first months she got pregnant from some uncertain lover I couldn't believe the incredible things that were happening to her body.
Strangers are a bit of an exotic thing around here.
I see things and I sense things that hadn't happened yet or they were happening someplace else.
The most exotic thing I've ever done was sleep with a half-Asian girl in Fresno.
But they were happening to other people, so...
So he'd know what were happening at the front.
I just wish it were happening to me.
Terrible things were happening all around us.
And by then... Other things were happening...
But they were happening to other people, so...
It foamed, and horrible things were happening to me.
Who could believe such things were happening?
Good things were happening to Claire as well.
Because I live through it as if it were happening to me.
Strange things were happening last night.
These odd things were happening, but it wasn't really interfering, with the business itself.
How did you even know to consider such an exotic thing?

Alternatives:

unusual things that were happening
foreign things that were happening
unique things that were happening

Strange things that were happening

This phrase is correct and is commonly used to describe peculiar or odd events.

This phrase is used to describe events or situations that are considered peculiar, odd, or out of the ordinary.

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Strange things were happening last night.
Well, all of these things strange things happening here...
But now there are strange things happening that no one can explain.
There are some very strange things happening over at the Mayflower.
There are some very strange things happening over at the Mayflower.
There were a lot of strange things happening in our house.
There are some strange things happening on this island, and I feel as if you're doing everything you can to hide them from me.
People should know about the strange things happening in this town!
I can't allow strange things happening in my house!
Very strange things are happening tonight.
Sure, but strange things are happening to me.
Strange things are happening here, señor.
Then some strange things started happening e...
Nevertheless, in Egypt, rather strange things are happening.
All these strange things that have been happening?
An intruder would certainly explain some of the strange things that have been happening here.
Plus, it can help explain all the strange things that's been happening.
Strange things are happening at school, for years.
Well, I haven't heard from Sara, But a lot of strange things are happening.
Strange things have been happening ever since that box was opened.

Alternatives:

peculiar things that were happening
odd things that were happening
weird things that were happening

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Exotic things that were happening vs Strange things that were happening