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as in unusual
being out of the ordinary
a completely abnormal school day, because half of the kids were out sick
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as in unnatural
departing from some accepted standard of what is normal
noticed his abnormal breathing and took him to the emergency room
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Recent Examples of abnormal
Although the new study suggests that abnormal findings on cfDNA require additional workup, that is not currently the standard of care, said Dr. Emeline Aviki, gynecologic oncologist at NYU Langone’s Perlmutter Cancer Center – Long Island.
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Jacqueline Howard, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
Overall, healthcare providers consider vaginal bleeding, even if only spotting, after menopause to be an abnormal symptom.
—Jess Sims, Health, 15 Dec. 2024
Increasing screening rates, expanding healthcare access, and ensuring follow-up care after abnormal mammograms could make a difference.
—Liz Neporent, ABC News, 10 Dec. 2024
The nurses never questioned anything or brought anything abnormal to my attention.
—Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
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Jacqueline Howard, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
Overall, healthcare providers consider vaginal bleeding, even if only spotting, after menopause to be an abnormal symptom.
—Jess Sims, Health, 15 Dec. 2024
Increasing screening rates, expanding healthcare access, and ensuring follow-up care after abnormal mammograms could make a difference.
—Liz Neporent, ABC News, 10 Dec. 2024
The nurses never questioned anything or brought anything abnormal to my attention.
—Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
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In birds, the disease causes symptoms including swelling to the head, watery eyes and unusual movement.Katherine Hignett, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
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In 2024, Arizona creatures found themselves in some rather unusual situations, and Arizonans were there to catch the cuteness, mayhem and head-scratching moments on camera with these viral videos.Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 27 Dec. 2024
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While some can be used across different hair textures, lengths, curl patterns, thicknesses, colors (natural and unnatural), and concerns, many are created with specific consumers and their needs in mind.Deanna Pai, Allure, 30 Dec. 2024
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Those gases usually gather in the parts of the gastrointestinal tract located near the rear of the turtle, so the animal is left floating bum-up at an unnatural angle.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 21 Dec. 2024
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From a temple in Datong, China, that appears to defy gravity to a hand-hewn stone church in Ethiopia, AD has scoured the globe for the 24 most inspiring, extraordinary houses of worship built into the natural world.Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2024
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The extraordinary painting has only been seen once before in the United States, writes Times art critic Christopher Knight in a rave review of the masterpiece by one of Europe’s greatest artists.Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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If this information is accurate, this would be a highly irregular One UI beta program from Samsung.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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Most ugly leaves are caused by water issues, dry air, irregular temperature and too much fertilizer.Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Dec. 2024
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Also, share your vision with your team so your customer experiences exceptional service — not just from a few, but from all.Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
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When Pertinax abandoned a career as a teacher and joined the army, frontier wars had hollowed out the ranks, allowing his exceptional talent to catch his superiors’ attention.Jeffrey E. Schulman / Made by History, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024
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The retailer has brought a truly exceptional collection of rare and unique Rolex references right out of the gates, with seemingly much more to come.Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 20 Dec. 2024
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By documenting history through their own lenses, TIME photographers sought out the unique and highlighted what is not always seen.TIME Photo Department, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024
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While technically true in rare cases, this is thankfully not the norm.Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
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The rediscovery sparked an immediate call to action, as conservationists and government officials recognized the importance of safeguarding this rare and iconic species.Scott Travers, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Such encounters are not uncommon, and NORAD previously announced that a number of Russian aircraft entered the Alaska ADIZ in September.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Its position on a subduction zone — where the Indo-Australia tectonic plate moves beneath the Pacific Plate — means earthquakes of greater than magnitude 6 are not uncommon and the country’s buildings are intended to withstand quakes.Charlotte Graham-McLay, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Abnormal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abnormal. Accessed 3 Jan. 2025.
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