vile
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You could make a reasonable argument that “99th Song” doesn’t need to be 10 minutes long, but for Mr. Vile music can generate wisdom through mantra-like repetition.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
"Vile" trolling directed at Jay Slater's relatives during the search for the 19-year-old has been "so hurtful" and affected the investigation, a charity boss close to the family has said.
From BBC • Jul. 16, 2024
Vile as Ye’s symbology was, this was a confusing statement, and an apt representation of Musk’s weird content-moderation philosophy.
From Slate • Dec. 2, 2022
“It’s horrific, this is a horror movie,” said Ms. Vile, 43, a public school teacher.
From New York Times • May 22, 2022
One, the only one that was hen-tight, we used for the incarceration of confirmed "setters," and it thus gained the title of "Durance Vile."
From The Jonathan Papers by Morris, Elisabeth Woodbridge
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