heinous
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Justice Amy Coney Barrett, who wrote the majority opinion, noted that ATS cases "frequently involve heinous and inhumane acts."
From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026
Sir Keir said the girls has "shown extraordinary bravery and strength in heinous circumstances".
From BBC • May 24, 2026
But in an attempt to make a cereal for men, the brand has created something arguably more heinous: Manosphere cereal.
From Salon • May 23, 2026
He discovers additional benefits in the process: “Characters revealed themselves as I assumed their points of view, especially when exploring their best defenses for selfish and heinous actions.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
His denial of his heinous crime would explain the presence of television and newspaper reporters from Dallas and Austin and the Associated Press furiously scribbling down his every word.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
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