despicable
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In the first public response from Pyongyang, Kim Yo Jong, the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said South Korea "even called for an apology" and added it is "really despicable".
From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026
“Vandalizing our World War II Memorial is a despicable attack on a sacred monument honoring the Americans who fought and died for our freedom,” Pirro said on social media.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
Local MSP Keith Brown said Lowe was "a stain on our politics" and called his comments on the mass murder "beyond despicable."
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
“Who are you to call me unworthy or despicable when you don’t even know me!!” she wrote.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
It was the most despicable day of my life.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
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