heinous

Example Sentences

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That’s the kind of total breakdown that makes a court look terrible and, as we’ve seen, carries heinous real-world consequences.

From Slate • Mar. 27, 2026

The United Nations on Tuesday called the recent attacks "heinous and cowardly".

From Barron's • Feb. 4, 2026

Meantime, heinous accusations are circulating against prominent people, without any evidence they’re true.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro called the attack a "heinous crime".

From BBC • Nov. 6, 2025

Valley had that look on her face, the one she always got before one of her heinous pranks.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega