anomalies

[ uh-nom-uh-leez ]

/ əˈnɒm ə liz /

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noun

the plural of anomaly.

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Physicians there are skilled enough to perform mid-trimester abortions, as well as procedures for women with fetal anomalies.
Abortion in Missouri Is the Wait of a Lifetime|Justin Glawe|November 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Though the documented cases of direct killing are not numerous, they must be taken very seriously and not dismissed as anomalies.
Hitler’s Killer Women Revealed in New History|Wendy Lower|October 6, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The other 22 Republican senators are probably lost (although there are a couple of anomalies among that 22).
Most GOP Senators Will Bow to Ted Cruz on Obamacare|Michael Tomasky|September 25, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Investigators are also looking into anomalies in the life of the cyclist who was killed at the scene.
Alps Murder Victims Pasts Probed by Cops|Barbie Latza Nadeau|September 22, 2012|DAILY BEAST

We are getting rid of some very long- standing, discriminatory anomalies.
UK Parliament Discusses 'the Birds and the Bees of the Very Romantic Isle of Anglesey '|Tom Sykes|May 25, 2012|DAILY BEAST
I here except heiresses, who, being anomalies, deserve a particular paragraph for themselves.
The Ladies' Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness|Florence Hartley
The distance which separates the Mother Country from the Dominions causes the anomalies to be scarcely perceptible.
Is Ulster Right?|Anonymous
The more you delve into the religions of the Americans the more anomalies you find.
As A Chinaman Saw Us|Anonymous
Anyone who chooses can verify the facts stated, and may perhaps discover more curious anomalies still.
The Hills and the Vale|Richard Jefferies
This, however, is one of those natural anomalies that we would do well to leave alone.
Islam Her Moral And Spiritual Value|Arthur Glyn Leonard