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And more than a few of my closest, meanest friends.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

Not only has Gabriel been a lynchpin in the top-flight's meanest defence – he has caused the opposition real problems at set-plays.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

"Candidates should not try to be the meanest sheriff."

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

Yet none found the back of the net, leaving the game to be decided on penalties, the cruelest, meanest, most unfair — and most exciting — way to determine a winner.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 25, 2025

With no exception, Cholly had the meanest eyes in town.

From "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison




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