as in dissents
departure from a generally accepted theory, opinion, or practice
an artistic movement that doesn't tolerate nonconformity
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Noun
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But the high court, without comment or any noted dissents, refused to intervene.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026 -
The appeal was presented to Justice Elena Kagan, but the court reported no dissents.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Judges have a duty to ensure that a person’s liberty, due process rights, and privacy are not compromised by administrative or technical errors.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
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But those errors didn’t stop his performance on Sunday from helping Team USA earn a gold medal in the team figure skating event.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Nonconformities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonconformities. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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