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deviance

[dee-vee-uhns] / ˈdi vi əns /


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The study also showed that the brainstem can utilize other features of bat calls for deviance detection, such as rapid changes in frequency or volume, in addition to differences in pitch.

From Science Daily ● Feb. 23, 2024

“Because any time there is a deviance in regards to security protocols, that should be taken serious, it should be investigated,” Ms. Omar said.

From Washington Times ● Jan. 16, 2023

Instead, partly by lifting the pressure of secrecy and diminishing the feeling of deviance, the talk will loosen the hold of hallucinations and, crucially, the grip of isolation.

From New York Times ● May 17, 2022

The normalization of social and political deviance is a process meant to make that impossible.

From Salon ● Jul. 21, 2021

To prepare for this eventuality, he ruled the house strictly according to tribal law, tolerating no deviance, particularly from his children.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane

For several proteins, there were no measurable deviances in the morning and evening levels no matter whether the mothers pumped or breastfed.

From Science Daily ● May 7, 2024

Peacetime CEO strives to tolerate deviances from the plan when coupled with effort and creativity. 

From Forbes ● Apr. 14, 2011

Anyone with the price of four issues of Esquire magazine could oink over the deviances of their social betters.

From Time Magazine Archive


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