monstrous
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King Charles III called the transatlantic slave trade "a monstrous injustice" Tuesday, opening a Commonwealth summit in which UK leader Andy Burnham is holding talks about apologising for Britain's role in slavery.
From Barron's ● Nov. 3, 2026
The moms in these movies and shows are, generally, not entirely demonized even if they sometimes do monstrous things.
From Salon ● Oct. 30, 2026
The earl said he told "close friends and family" about the "monstrous" comment.
From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026
The latest example of this creative approach is “Buddy,” in theaters Friday, which takes the aesthetics of a ’90s kids show like “Barney” or “Blue’s Clues” to carve out a monstrous dupe.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026
Annabeth spun as a massive dark shape hurtled down at her—a snarling, monstrous blob with spindly barbed legs and glinting eyes.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
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