despised
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Bogle almost certainly would’ve despised cryptocurrency ETFs as speculative instruments that produce no cash flow.
From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026
They are notorious goons, despised virtually everywhere for their ability to agitate, aggrieve and annoy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 14, 2026
Part of Lord Mandelson's mystique - and one of the reasons why he is despised by some in the Labour movement - is his love of political intrigue, gossip and plots.
From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026
If the person I cared most about in the world despised my efforts, how could I hope that anyone else would like it?
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 16, 2026
It is probably safe to say that no two people in the natural sciences have ever despised each other more.
From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson
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