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flagrant

[fley-gruhnt] / ˈfleɪ grənt /


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NBA commissioner Adam Silver said he was "deeply disappointed" by the Clippers' "flagrant violations" of the rules and said he believed the "severity of the penalties reflects the seriousness of the violations".

From BBC Sep. 2, 2026

Damascus said one person was wounded in the strike, which it called a "flagrant violation" of its sovereignty.

From Barron's Aug. 23, 2026

For the rest of the world, it was viewed as a flagrant violation in order to placate the host nation.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 6, 2026

That imbalance is precisely why “Supergirl” being a flagrant misstep is such a disappointment.

From Salon Jun. 27, 2026

Lara rhymed quietly and nervously—and with even more flagrant disregard for the beat than me.

From "Looking for Alaska" by John Green




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