as in defects
something that spoils the appearance or completeness of a thing
a plastic surgeon who occasionally donates his services to treat the disfigurements of needy children
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Today, 67% of people insured through an employer – roughly 100 million Americans – are in these plans, making the law’s defects especially salient.
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As release velocity increases, defects compound faster than teams can notice.
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Although Chicago had its issues with redlining and massive disinvestment that left generational scars on some primarily Black neighborhoods, the small town ethos held little sway over me.
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Adding these impacts to the early Earth’s heat budget, though, proved rather challenging because Earth has a peculiar way of healing its scars.
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Verticillium wilt causes similar blotches and yellowing.
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Pine snakes can grow up to 56 inches in length, have black, brown, and russet scales with dark blotches along their backs, and are noted for having a pointed nose, which experts believe may help with burrowing.
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Ingrown Toenails Can Form Long-term pressure from too-tight shoes, poor nail trimming, or other deformities in toe or foot can cause an ingrown toenail.
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The toebox’s square shape is also particularly accommodating for bunion deformities.
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“Disfigurements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disfigurements. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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