ludicrous
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English historian Simon Schama described Hegseth’s words as “a special kind of loathsomeness: a blend of historical deafness, grotesque stupidity and comically ludicrous self-importance.”
From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026
“It would be ludicrous to say that I’ve got any kind of grip on the complexity or contemporary life in L.A.,”
From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026
“Optical is heading into ludicrous speed,” Mizuho managing director for equity trading Daniel O’Regan said in a note to clients about Monday’s trading action.
From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026
Loftis wants to attract tourists to the town, but soon discovers that old stories that once seemed "too ludicrous to be true" start happening again.
From BBC • May 1, 2026
It would have been ludicrous to put him in command of a kingdom as Theseus was put; he had more than enough to do to command himself.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
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A Raisin in the Sun
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