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injustice

[in-juhs-tis] / ɪnˈdʒʌs tɪs /


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The cases are a textbook attempt at jackpot injustice.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 28, 2026

The unfortunate reality is that nearly every period of injustice the U.S. has experienced has come at the expense of human lives.

From Slate Jul. 27, 2026

“It is exactly this type of greed and injustice that I have dedicated my life to oppose.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 10, 2026

"While the pardon does not claim she was innocent of killing David Blakely, it replaces the death penalty with a sentence of life imprisonment to recognise a profound injustice in this exceptional case," he added.

From Barron's Jul. 8, 2026

Pastor Dames ends his sermon with a prayer, asking God to give us all the strength to continue to do good even in the face of pain and injustice.

From "Betty Before X" by Ilyasah Shabazz and Renée Watson

“The Lineage fire exposed long-standing environmental injustices impacting Boyle Heights in East L.A. and other areas,” said school board member Rocío Rivas, who represents the area.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 30, 2026

It concluded in May with a season that tackled Hollywood injustices, intergenerational relationships and legacy-building with lighthearted wit.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

"If you don't address injustices, historic or otherwise, that in itself creates and perpetuates division," he says.

From BBC Jun. 18, 2026

The injustices of the Treaty of Versailles for another.

From The Wall Street Journal May 21, 2026

I think he expected me to agree wholeheartedly about the suffering of the Haitian poor and the injustices of the world, but I couldn’t always summon the same anger he felt.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French




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