flagrant

Example Sentences

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"This constitutes a new and flagrant violation of all international laws and norms, and reflects a continued systematic policy of targeting journalists and silencing the voice of truth," it added.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Yet such flagrant signs of fraud didn’t raise alarms with state officials, who are in charge of regulating hospices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Both were assessed technical fouls with 5:12 remaining in the third quarter, and Williams’ hit was reviewed for a possible flagrant, although it was not upgraded.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026

Aiding his victory was his predecessor Eric Adams’ flagrant corruption and ineptitude.

From Salon • Feb. 23, 2026

Four flagrant examples are the comparison of South Korea with North Korea, the former West Germany with the former East Germany, the Dominican Republic with Haiti, and Israel with its Arab neighbors.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond