hateful
Example Sentences
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A spokesperson for the city of Laguna Beach said the city was aware of the video and that it rejects hateful language and behavior of any kind.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 5, 2026
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
Prevent was set up 20 years ago to try to identify future potential terrorists and intervene in their lives, often by challenging hateful ideologies such as far right extremism or support for jihadist violence.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
“These hateful and despicable attacks have no place in our city,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
She should’ve called me mean and hateful and dumb and sorry, but she called me a blessing.
From "Wish" by Barbara O'Connor
