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
Both parties found voters on the doorsteps who disliked the government and detested the prime minister.
From BBC ● May 9, 2026
The U.S. could soon have the “universally detested Temu Greyhound of the Skies.”
From Salon ● Apr. 28, 2026
As much as he detested the abuse that officials received, he was clear that fielding some boos was part of the job.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 24, 2026
He detested the very sight of his son-in-law, who was his aide and therefore in constant attendance upon him.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
