hateful
Example Sentences
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The First Amendment prevents government censorship, but one reason there are social penalties, including criticism, shunning and firing for hateful rhetoric, is that it is not, in fact, harmless.
From Salon ● Sep. 25, 2026
His parents denied any wrongdoing in an interview with ABC10 News and said the family does not hold hateful beliefs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026
“These hateful and despicable attacks have no place in our city,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
Around 1,000 accounts were identified for further investigation and 181,000 hateful comments hidden.
From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026
In the face of hateful prejudice and grueling work, the Irish immigrants maintained hope for the future.
From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield
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