contempt
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De La Cruz’s contempt for her opponent, though, was not disguised.
From Slate ● Nov. 2, 2026
"We have a contempt for criminality and a commitment to cracking down on people committing serious offences in Merseyside," a force spokesman added.
From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026
Reyes, who had previously told the administration not to take irreversible action without telling her, temporarily barred further tree removal and told government attorneys she would initiate contempt proceedings for any violation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 18, 2026
The judge temporarily halted further tree removal until at least Tuesday afternoon, warning that violating her order could trigger contempt proceedings.
From Salon ● Oct. 12, 2026
Greenspan he viewed as almost beneath his contempt, which was saying something.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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