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egregious

[ih-gree-juhs, -jee-uhs] / ɪˈgri dʒəs, -dʒi əs /


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Still, the idea of American prisoners was deeply egregious to many.

From Salon Jul. 4, 2026

But was it an egregious, personal error, akin to Totenberg stealing into Alito’s hotel room and absconding with an internal organ, as it has been widely treated?

From Slate Jul. 2, 2026

But, by far the most egregious error was the lack of votes for Jackie Joyner-Kersee.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 27, 2026

Regulators like the General Medical Council and the Nursing and Midwifery Council have never been held accountable for failing to step in and protect patients when families have reported egregious conduct to them.

From BBC Jun. 24, 2026

The more egregious the rating agencies’ mistakes, the bigger the opportunity for the Wall Street trading desks.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis




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