absurd
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Pope Leo - the first American Pope - has repeatedly condemned the war in Iran, saying it has led to "absurd and inhuman violence".
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
On Saturday, a Lufthansa spokesman had called the demands from the pilots' union for higher pay and pensions "absurd and unfeasible".
From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026
The idea of Ohtani beating out the likes of Paul Skenes and Yoshinobu Yamamoto for the Cy Young sounds absurd on its face.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
We talk on the phone most days about the kids, life and whatever absurd situation the world has thrown at us.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
Lady Ashton attended the theater in the most absurd fancy dress imaginable.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
Vocabulary lists containing absurd
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