hateful
Example Sentences
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As well as the ban, Sanchez pledged to change Spanish law to make the chief executives of tech platforms "face criminal liability for failing to remove illegal or hateful content".
From Barron's • Feb. 4, 2026
It is tempting to downplay these hateful displays as fringe.
From Salon • Dec. 17, 2025
“Unfortunately, Redlands is not immune to these hateful acts, as a local family was targeted because of their festive home decorations celebrating Hanukkah,” the Redlands Police Department said in a statement.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2025
In her statement, Ward described Barton's posts as "irresponsible" and "hateful".
From BBC • Dec. 8, 2025
And the school that she would go to back home had broken windows and hateful, ugly words written on the walls, and never enough books or computers.
From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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