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deformity

[dih-fawr-mi-tee] / dɪˈfɔr mɪ ti /


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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

Blessed in courage, intellect, imagination and style, Cyrano is cursed by a physical deformity.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 10, 2024

For example, large-breed dogs like golden and Labrador retrievers are prone to hip dysplasia, a deformity of the hip joint.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 18, 2023

I had enough natural confidence to know the best way to survive my new facial deformity was to own it like a boss.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi




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