preposterous
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Police spokesperson Michael Muchiri told AFP that claims the force works alongside goons are "preposterous", suggesting the above incidents involved rogue officers who were now under investigation.
From Barron's ● Jul. 13, 2026
Accepting yourself as you are is a preposterous thought.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 24, 2026
The first installment revolved around solar contractor Ronald Gladden, who participated in a court case along with a preposterous group of actor-jurors sequestered together for the proceedings.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 26, 2026
Murray will be remembered for his razor-sharp volleying skills and the preposterous angles he conjured at the net.
From BBC ● Apr. 15, 2026
Naturally, with my Western education, I found such an explanation preposterous; I decided to “test” the diviner.
From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane
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