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hateful

[heyt-fuhl] / ˈheɪt fəl /


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In a statement, a Meta spokesman said the Palo Alto company regularly issues public reports tracking "violating content" on its platforms and "the prevalence of hateful conduct did not increase throughout 2025."

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

When he did so, he recalled, some Jews thanked him, some said their children were delighted but they weren’t, and some said hateful things.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

They laugh at the idea it’s never been as bad as this, the rhetoric has never been this hateful.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

The University of Queensland said in a statement to the BBC that Chun's comments were "abhorrent and hateful to the innocent victims of the attack".

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

Now her most hateful wish has come to pass: Annabeth feels her despair.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan




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