detested

Example Sentences

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A boisterous protest greeted fans arriving at SoFi stadium in Los Angeles, with demonstrators waving the pre-revolutionary flag detested by the leaders of the Islamic republic.

From Barron's • Jun. 16, 2026

The process has long been detested by physicians and patients.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

A return to the top was a distant dream amid the dramas of two groundshares with Northampton and Birmingham, a detested ownership in Sisu, multiple protests and parliamentary mentions.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

For over 20 years, there has not been a single NHL player I detested more than Corey Perry, especially when he played for that other local team.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 5, 2025

My reason is to be found in what took place in Mr. Pumblechook’s parlour: where, on our presenting ourselves, my sister sat in conference with that detested seedsman.

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens