desecrated
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In 2013, attackers desecrated a Protestant cemetery in Jerusalem.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026
But tech titan Elon Musk has taken to X on multiple occasions to criticize the film, which in his opinion "desecrated" the story.
From Barron's ● Jul. 28, 2026
For relatives of those whose graves have been desecrated there is a feeling of frustration.
From BBC ● Feb. 19, 2025
“That flag is a symbol of our highest ideals as a nation and represents the promise of America. It should never be desecrated in that way,” Harris said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2024
“Actually, I was wondering if you had some clothes I could borrow that don’t smell completely like a desecrated pig,” Gibby said.
From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly
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