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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

Researchers also observed signs of inflammation in the brain and an abnormal buildup of alpha-synuclein, a protein strongly associated with Parkinson's disease.

From Science Daily Jun. 28, 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

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

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 24, 2026

“What does abnormal mean?” he asked, a question that did not need or want an answer, and then went back to trimming the plants.

From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie




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