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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
Sometimes, to treat both abnormal bleeding and menopause symptoms, doctors may prescribe a hormonal IUD like Mirena to regulate periods along with HRT to treat the symptoms of estrogen deficiency.
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Mara Santilli, Flow Space, 26 Feb. 2025
The mammogram detected abnormal tissue — said Smith, 46, a mother of two from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina — and more testing was necessary.
—Gretchen Morgenson, NBC News, 25 Feb. 2025
Cancerous lumps vary greatly in appearance but usually tend to have a few similar characteristics, including an abnormal shape; rapid growth; ulcerated areas; abnormal color; hair loss; and attachment to an underlying tissue.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
The surgery—an ablation (where doctors burn away abnormal tissue)—lasted a few hours, and recovery took three weeks.
—Katrina Martin, Health, 4 Mar. 2025
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Mara Santilli, Flow Space, 26 Feb. 2025
The mammogram detected abnormal tissue — said Smith, 46, a mother of two from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina — and more testing was necessary.
—Gretchen Morgenson, NBC News, 25 Feb. 2025
Cancerous lumps vary greatly in appearance but usually tend to have a few similar characteristics, including an abnormal shape; rapid growth; ulcerated areas; abnormal color; hair loss; and attachment to an underlying tissue.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
The surgery—an ablation (where doctors burn away abnormal tissue)—lasted a few hours, and recovery took three weeks.
—Katrina Martin, Health, 4 Mar. 2025
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Network security also gets a significant upgrade with the help of AI. Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) powered by AI monitor traffic in real time, can flag unusual patterns that might indicate a security breach.—
Kathleen Walch,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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As a result, Canadians have rejected American imports and issued other economic punishments in an unusual show of patriotism.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
16 Mar. 2025
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Of the six substitutions Slot made in the defeat to PSG, Quansah was the brightest addition to the side, despite coming on at right-back, an unnatural position for him.—
Andy Jones,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025
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While there are certainly products that can be used across different hair textures, lengths, curl patterns, thicknesses, colors (natural and unnatural), and needs, hair products are often created with specific consumers in mind.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
11 Mar. 2025
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Diane von Furstenberg: Woman Before Fashion builds on that work with new vigor and a new dimension - the creative energy and conquering spirit of one extraordinary woman.—
Tom Teicholz,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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Musk contributed nearly $300 million to elect Trump, but he and his businesses are primed to reap extraordinary profits from his actions as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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They have been linked to declining sperm counts, irregular hormone levels, insulin resistance, and reproductive disorders in both men and women.—
Bill Frist,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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The symptoms of the condition include chest pain, difficulty breathing, low blood pressure and irregular heartbeat.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
13 Mar. 2025
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One exceptional find this season is Ashlyn —founded by the South Korean designer Ashlynn Park—which had a number of looks on display in an art gallery in Paris’ first arrondissement.—
Gemma A. Williams,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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The core motion module is capable of a maximum joint torque of 300 N·m, a peak torque density of 203 N·m/kg, and exceptional mobility with a walking speed of 2 m/s, along with a natural human-like gait.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
8 Mar. 2025
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The seemingly darker avant-garde direction the Grammy winner appeared to be heading signaled for many fans a return to the unique Gaga sounds that characterized peerless projects like The Fame Monster and Artpop.—
Chris Malone Mendez,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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Watch Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings on Disney+ Eternals After exterminating the invasive Deviants, the Eternals, a group of ancient heroes with unique powers, separate for 500 years.—
Jacqueline Weiss,
People.com,
8 Mar. 2025
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Liz Hatton died in November at age 17, just 10 months after being diagnosed with a rare sarcoma, a terminal cancer known as aggressive desmoplastic tumor.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
10 Mar. 2025
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Boasting fresh restorations and rare screenings of difficult to get prints, past seasons have been devoted to filmmakers such as Douglas Sirk or studios such as last year’s retrospective, The Lady with the Torch, which celebrated the centenary of Columbia Pictures.—
John Bleasdale,
Variety,
10 Mar. 2025
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Tornadoes were not uncommon at the time, as Missouri is often considered part of an area of the U.S. nicknamed Tornado Alley.—
Alex Gurley,
People.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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But, while the results might have given internet viewers a shock, these types of ultrasound pictures aren't uncommon.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Abnormal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abnormal. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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