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anomaly

[uh-nom-uh-lee] / əˈnɒm ə li /


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He introduced bills for a clearer medical exception and protection for doctors who intervened in cases where a fatal fetal anomaly risked the mother’s health.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

In its most recent season, “60 Minutes” attracted an average of more than 9 million viewers External link per show, an anomaly in today’s atomized media environment.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

In a statement on social media, Blue Origin said it had "experienced an anomaly" during a hotfire test.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

“We experienced an anomaly during today’s hotfire test,” Blue Origin said in a social-media post.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Dowell was no anomaly, and everyone on the backstretch knew it.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand




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