flagrant
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It added that "the targeting of peaceful nuclear energy facilities is a flagrant violation of international law, the UN charter, and the principles of humanitarian law".
From BBC • May 17, 2026
Sengun and Rockets coach Ime Udoka both said the flagrant 2 call — which characterizes an act as “unnecessary and excessive” — was “soft.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026
“Even in the face of this flagrant aggression, the security situation in the UAE remains stable and under control,” a U.A.E. official said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026
Aiding his victory was his predecessor Eric Adams’ flagrant corruption and ineptitude.
From Salon • Feb. 23, 2026
The most flagrant cases concern plants that were domesticated in one area but not in another.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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