aberration

Example Sentences

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Nonetheless, when it comes to a deliberate exploration of men’s inner lives—how they think, feel and express themselves—the male psyche is becoming less the norm than an aberration.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

It’s tempting to see these developments as a victory, as the rule of law slowly reasserting itself over a deadly aberration in America’s social contract.

From Slate • Jan. 29, 2026

Investors will have to decide whether Kioxia’s disappointing report is an aberration or a sign of troubles ahead.

From Barron's • Nov. 13, 2025

To them, even after eight years of experience, the president is some type of sui generis figure, an aberration in American politics and culture.

From Salon • Aug. 30, 2025

Fischer-doubters, especially the Soviets, had suggested that his total destruction of Taimanov was an aberration.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady