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odious

[oh-dee-uhs] / ˈoʊ di əs /


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I’m personally not thrilled about having to share the title of “Most Famously Odious Person From Calgary,” but if he wins the election, I guess we can take turns wearing the tiara.

From Slate • Jan. 7, 2025

In the paper, titled “‘As Odious and Immoral a Thing’: Alexander Hamilton’s Hidden History as an Enslaver,” Jessie Serfilippi, a historical interpreter at the mansion, examines letters, account books and other documents.

From New York Times • Nov. 9, 2020

In his new book, Greece's Odious Debt, Jason Manolopoulous notes that of the 151 doctors on the Athens equivalent of Harley Street, 34 last year claimed an annual income of less than €10,000, or £8,770.

From The Guardian • Jul. 31, 2011

"Odious special prisons in Guantanamo and Bagram are still functioning, despite promises to shut them down," the statement said.

From Reuters • Apr. 11, 2011

"Odious," says Roger, in a careful aside as though determined to think Miss Blount's speech unfinished.

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