aberrational

Example Sentences

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At least since the publication of Richard Hofstadter's "The Paranoid Style in American Politics," belief in conspiracy theories has been seen as an aberrational, fringe phenomenon.

From Salon • Oct. 21, 2023

“I’m running for president to help bring an aberrational chapter of our history to a close, and to help bring forth a new beginning.”

From Seattle Times • Feb. 27, 2023

There were some aberrational aspects to the game, but for New Orleans, it should be considered a reassuring indicator that, even with Brees enjoying retirement, the bones of a contender remain.

From Washington Post • Sep. 14, 2021

"Again, it wouldn’t be true to the data to make too large a point around one season, particularly one that may have been — that was -- so aberrational," Silver said.

From Fox News • Jul. 7, 2021

The collective records of the various sumo stables are similarly aberrational.

From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt