heinous
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The mass commutation would apply to men and women convicted of some of the most heinous acts in the state’s history.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2026
A case is also underway in Argentina, under the principle of universal jurisdiction, the idea that some crimes are so heinous they can be heard in any court.
From Barron's ● Nov. 3, 2026
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi described the crime as a "brutal and heinous" robbery and murder.
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026
The film seems to suggest that we — the audience to this specious display of white-knighting nobility — are monsters who can act just as heinous as the criminals.
From Salon ● Sep. 26, 2026
Using it to keep any witch quiet now was considered a most heinous offense.
From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega
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