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insult

[in-suhlt, in-suhlt] / ɪnˈsʌlt, ˈɪn sʌlt /




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The idea that valuing this in a rational way for tax purposes is somehow too hard is an insult to our intelligence.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

For much of the Gulf, the proposal only added insult to injury.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

As a final insult in this downward spiral, this spring Moreno amazingly told the Orange County Register that for his fan base, winning wasn’t their priority.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

The absurdist’s power rests in their ability to befuddle and bewilder, trusting the joke will land with the right folks and insult their target’s intelligence.

From Salon • May 21, 2026

The boy saw Maya-Jade blanch at the insult and he felt a pang of sympathy for her.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman




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