contempt
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Even in the authors’ account, aides sometimes seem to let an idea be floated and then disappear or, as in the case of Mr. Miller’s alleged contempt for habeas corpus, push back strongly.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026
On Thursday he may have pushed that contempt for convention a little too far, with Kaan Ayhan goal’s deep in stoppage time giving Turkey a 3-2 win and spoiling the Americans’ unbeaten start.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026
On Monday, the court said health minister Aden Duale was held in contempt for failing to respond to the order.
From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026
On 2 July 2025, the council said it had applied for contempt of court proceedings after further non‑compliance, leading to her conviction in May.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
As the months went by I remained uninterested, if not downright sickened, by my study of biology; my grades were poor; I was held in contempt by teacher and classmate alike.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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