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callousness

[kal-uhs-nis] / ˈkæl əs nɪs /














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Mr. Trump is taking note of the Mexican president’s public callousness.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 24, 2026

It was an act of the most horrendous callousness and self-interest.

From BBC Jan. 12, 2026

If you weren’t turned off by the perception of callousness, the distraction of watching the level of charity pot dwindle while people thanked their mothers, spouses and co-workers was aggravating.

From Salon Sep. 15, 2025

It was the first operation Martino has witnessed and she said it underscores the disturbing callousness of how they are being conducted.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 13, 2025

Even as the cruel words left my mouth, I felt terrible about their callousness.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall




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