disgust
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In response, the managing director of the country’s soccer federation resigned in disgust, and the team left South Africa winless after scoring just once in three games.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
They bonded over a shared disgust at gladiator shoes, and soon thereafter, were in a relationship.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2026
In 2012, Ronaldo inspired Real to their first La Liga title in four years but it was Messi who picked up his fourth straight Ballon d'Or award - much to his rival's disgust.
From BBC ● Jun. 5, 2026
"I'm filled with disgust at the current state, but optimism that it's going to get better," he told CNN's Jake Tapper earlier this month.
From BBC ● May 20, 2026
Gingersnipes looked at Clare with even more disgust than when she’d first seen his grisly face.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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“These past few nights we’ve seen a level that disgusts every good person in this city,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 2025
“Violence is what I hate most, is what baffles me and disgusts me most,” Amis told The Associated Press in 2012.
From Seattle Times ● May 20, 2023
Monica Missio, the mother of victim Nicholas Cleves, told the courtroom: "It disgusts me that he gets to wake up every day while my son does not."
From BBC ● May 18, 2023
“It really disgusts me,” said Romain Le Riguer, a 20-year-old literature student, who had spontaneously come to the plaza.
From New York Times ● Mar. 16, 2023
I can see from all the way over here that his nose is flared, his lips are turned up, and his brows are furrowed, as if my little sister disgusts him.
From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have warned about a growing parasitic outbreak that causes explosive diarrhea, which has delighted and disgusted the internet, because of course it has.
From Salon ● Jul. 10, 2026
She argues that Richmond, alienated from the king and disgusted by parliamentary passivity, kindled a printed firestorm in the public sphere.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
Tuchel not only had to deal with a "shocked and gutted" Maguire after he learned of his exclusion from England's World Cup, he also copped a blast from his "absolutely disgusted" mother Zoe.
From BBC ● May 22, 2026
"It might not even take place next week. Just nothing but frustration and I'm honestly disgusted with how it's been handled."
From BBC ● May 15, 2026
Maybe they didn’t even remember how disgusted Emma had been by some of the girls in third grade last year, who went around talking about rainbows and unicorns and butterflies and magic.
From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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Now, it is in 37 states and counting, thanks to a strange strategy: playing up how disgusting it tastes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
“These victims had their privacy violated in such a disgusting way, and we will do everything we can to ensure they receive the justice they deserve.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 24, 2026
"I think someone labelled it disgusting and I think for a start that's not a way to label a birth," he said.
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026
“This place was a disgusting place,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 18, 2026
“Let’s work on fixing our friendship. We can’t do that if you and my disgusting brother are hanging out.”
From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence
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