nasty
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Even before Tuesday’s primary, the mayoral race was growing increasingly nasty.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
Also, my nephew went through a nasty divorce, where I paid for everything, and over the years it cost me $37,000.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026
"I don’t know whether or not I will give the same rather nasty statements, at least as it concerns certain people, but we will soon find out," Trump said.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
"And in the name of what? In the name of ratings and clicks. We're in danger of going down a very nasty plughole here."
From BBC • May 22, 2026
Also, there was this other thing about Zara: if her feelings were hurt, she could be nasty.
From "Maybe He Just Likes You" by Barbara Dee
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