detest

Example Sentences

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His exile to the archives provided him with the arsenal of ammunition he used against the system he came to detest.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 6, 2026

Carey shares that he used to detest wealthy people, before laughing and noting the irony — his career has made him rich.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2025

Not only do the Fremen detest colonizers mining their planet for spice and often attack them, the mining operation is also a dangerous activity in and of itself.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 27, 2024

"I'll detest and hate that man for the rest of my life," she added.

From BBC • Dec. 1, 2023

“There is no culture or refinement here. That’s what I detest about this restaurant,” Zell said.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy