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as in anomaly
a person, thing, or event that is far from normal
the abnormalities in the tree's leaves are caused by disease
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as in exception
something that is different from what is ordinary or expected
let the vet know if you notice any abnormalities in your pet's behavior
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Recent Examples of abnormality
Indirect water injection further optimizes the hydrogen and air mixture, helping to guard against abnormalities like knocking or pre-ignition.
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New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2024
With advancing technology, screening for fetal abnormalities has galloped ahead, and the test behind the new study became widespread about 10 years ago.
—Byjennifer Couzin-Frankel, science.org, 4 Dec. 2024
Neither policy makes an exception for fatal fetal abnormalities, which is a focus of the lawsuit.
—Aria Bendix, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
Scientists recognize these color variations as extreme abnormalities within the natural world.
—Elizabeth Carlen, Discover Magazine, 31 Oct. 2024
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New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2024
With advancing technology, screening for fetal abnormalities has galloped ahead, and the test behind the new study became widespread about 10 years ago.
—Byjennifer Couzin-Frankel, science.org, 4 Dec. 2024
Neither policy makes an exception for fatal fetal abnormalities, which is a focus of the lawsuit.
—Aria Bendix, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
Scientists recognize these color variations as extreme abnormalities within the natural world.
—Elizabeth Carlen, Discover Magazine, 31 Oct. 2024
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Tech vendors play a critical role in this process by helping businesses identify and address data anomalies and ensure that the technology is only working with high-quality information.John Case, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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This grim record that 2024 will almost certainly set in its final few weeks offers another indication that this pattern of extreme heat and violent weather, as scientists say, is no longer the anomaly but the norm.Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Dec. 2024
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Each exception should be justified and closely monitored to maintain the integrity of your security framework.Danny Jenkins, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Although the study found a correlation between city size and family bonds, with smaller cities leading the nation in strong family connections, Arizona was an exception, with the larger cities displaying closer family relationships.Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 19 Dec. 2024
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Bridge RNAs Represent the Next Generation of Gene Editing While CRISPR promises to revolutionize the treatment of rare diseases caused by mutations in a single gene, experts are already pioneering gene editing’s next frontier.Juergen Eckhardt, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Although there are no confirmed person-to-person infections so far, Susanne recently reported on research that indicates the strain currently affecting dairy cows is one mutation away from becoming easily transmitted between humans.Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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An integrated group — that must have been a rarity.Mike Sacks, Vulture, 4 Dec. 2024
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Finding top-quality All-Clad cookware on sale is a rarity, so take advantage of this chance to upgrade everything in one fell swoop.Will Porter, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Abnormality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abnormality. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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