misshapen

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From the ashes she pulled a strange assortment of survivors: fragments of ceramic plates, misshapen metal and coffee mugs that no public health authority would recommend using.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2025

The misshapen cells clog the flow of blood, which can lead to infections, excruciating pain, organ damage and other complications.

From Seattle Times • May 11, 2024

In a country that is known to be obsessed with perfection, damaged or misshapen vegetables and fruits are hard to sell.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2024

He has identified an enzyme, p38 MAPK, part of a neuronal signaling pathway activated by the misshapen protein, which leads to the collapse of neurons’ dendritic spines.

From Science Magazine • Mar. 21, 2024

Greyback got up and took a couple of steps to where Harry sat, crouching down again to stare closely at his misshapen features.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling