deformity
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O’Connor’s South—influenced as much by Hawthorne as by Faulkner—is a metaphysical realm of spiritual deformity and, at moments, shocking prophetic insight.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026
Below these warnings were eight images of various waterborne funk and deformity, each about as pleasant as an autopsy photo.
From Salon ● Aug. 16, 2025
He explained that his friends used to say "you don't look dyslexic" as if it was a "deformity", but he added "those were the times".
From BBC ● Feb. 9, 2025
Surgery is often required to prevent heel deformity.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 24, 2024
She’d been an ugly for four years, but a few extra days had brought home to her exactly what the word really meant Tally peered into her mirror all day, noting every flaw, every deformity.
From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld
This novel centers on Pothivelu Pandaram, a hustling businessman in southern India whose trade consists of managing men and women with physical deformities who beg outside temples.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 8, 2026
In Southern California, lions have shown deformities from inbreeding, including kinked tails and malformed sperm.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 10, 2025
As the energy deficit worsens, cells gradually weaken and die, leading to symptoms such as muscle weakness, poor coordination, and deformities in the feet.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 6, 2025
Permanent fillers like silicone or paraffin have been used but are not recommended, as they have been associated with long-term complications like necrosis and deformities.
From Salon ● Oct. 26, 2024
“These children are too young to deal with things like this...facial deformities, disfigurement,” Mom continued, talking to Dr. Jansen.
From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio
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