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aberration

[ab-uh-rey-shuhn] / ˌæb əˈreɪ ʃən /




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His memorandum wasn’t an aberration but standard operating procedure.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

It’s tempting to see these developments as a victory, as the rule of law slowly reasserting itself over a deadly aberration in America’s social contract.

From Slate • Jan. 29, 2026

"Allowing millions of human beings to live -- and die -- victims of hunger is a collective failure, an ethical aberration, a historical sin," Leo said in a speech at the Rome-based UN agricultural agency.

From Barron's • Oct. 16, 2025

To them, even after eight years of experience, the president is some type of sui generis figure, an aberration in American politics and culture.

From Salon • Aug. 30, 2025

Perhaps Fine’s monograph gave impetus to the press; whenever they did chess stories, reporters would look for a certain amount of aberration among the players.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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