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abnormal

[ab-nawr-muhl] / æbˈnɔr məl /


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The study found that average, 20-day abnormal returns—those that can’t be explained by market movements—were sharply negative for top stocks bought each day.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 2, 2026

We are more likely to develop the “metabolic syndrome”—a group of conditions that includes excess abdominal fat, high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and abnormal cholesterol.

From Barron's Jun. 27, 2026

"Healthier men tend to have better reproductive health, and an abnormal sperm test can sometimes be the first sign that further medical assessment is needed," he says.

From BBC Jun. 26, 2026

Haney reminded jurors that despising the rich isn’t a crime, much less an abnormal opinion.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 24, 2026

He had a high fever and his blood count was abnormal.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson




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