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abnormal

[ab-nawr-muhl] / æbˈnɔr məl /


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Department staff searched for the otter to assess whether the animal was still in the area or displaying any abnormal or concerning behavior, Margiott said.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 3, 2026

What’s striking to me is not the message that beauty standards are arbitrary, which is a nice takeaway, but the fact that she is abnormal in her “ugliness,” such as it is defined.

From Slate Sep. 2, 2026

The risk is consecutive seasons of abnormal weather conditions, said the strategists.

From MarketWatch Aug. 26, 2026

Their name comes from their ability to rapidly recognize and destroy abnormal cells, including cancer cells and cells infected by viruses.

From Science Daily Aug. 25, 2026

Deer inhabiting nearby forests sometimes had abnormal pigment spots and precancerous warts.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson




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