rot

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A publication that once stood for truth and justice, emboldening reporters like Bernstein and Woodward to uncover corruption, was now wantonly flaunting its own rot.

From Salon • Mar. 7, 2026

Amy is now at risk of bowel obstruction and possible kidney failure and is considered an urgent case but remains stuck on a surgery waiting list and feels like she has been "left to rot".

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

Instead, it has driven farmers from their land, left produce to rot at roadblocks and blocked food imports except those from its allies in neighboring Rwanda, according to local traders and activists.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

At every moment, Naumov wanted to lay in bed and rot.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2026

What rot, I could hear Brett say it.

From "The Sun Also Rises" by Ernest Hemingway