abnormal

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The cancerous plasma cells produce large amounts of an abnormal antibody called M protein, which builds up in bone marrow and forms tumors in bones, like the one in my hip.

From Slate • Mar. 29, 2026

"This is abnormal, for sure," says Mukesh Sahdev, chief oil analysts at XAnalysts.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Tedros said the International Atomic Energy Agency was looking into the strikes, and "no indications of abnormal or increased off-site radiation levels have been reported".

From Barron's • Mar. 22, 2026

In January, California achieved zero areas of abnormal dryness for the first time in 25 years thanks to a deluge of winter storms, according to the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

That evening, as I set the table for dinner, I heard Amaka say, “Are you sure they’re not abnormal, Mom? Kambili just behaved like an atulu when my friends came.”

From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie