abhorrent
Example Sentences
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He pointed to what he called the "abhorrent" rise of online influencers like Andrew Tate, and said society needs to "draw a line and say this is not acceptable".
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026
His abhorrent behavior is sadly too common across the restaurant industry, from the finest dining to the humblest street stalls.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026
Pop icon Elton John on Friday accused the publisher of two UK tabloids of "abhorrent" privacy invasions "outside even the most basic standards of human decency" as he testified at London's High Court.
From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026
“Richard believes that Epstein’s actions were abhorrent and supports the right to justice for his many victims,” she said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026
For generations his ancestors had been bred to retrieve without harming, and there was nothing of the hunter in his make-up; as yet, any killing was abhorrent to him.
From "The Incredible Journey" by Sheila Burnford
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