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ridiculous

[ri-dik-yuh-luhs] / rɪˈdɪk jə ləs /


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"There is such a lot of that happening, and the amount of food waste is just incredible. So it's ridiculous saying they can't afford it, oh yes they can."

From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026

His “Resident Evil” films are as gratuitous as they are ridiculous — often repetitive and typically predictable.

From Salon ● Sep. 23, 2026

But I thought: 'Come on, Hanny, don't be ridiculous, of course it's not him, Chris Martin doesn't roam the streets of London.'

From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026

He has an overwhelming desire to help, which leads to some ridiculous circumstances and is a quality that Cregger plays for laughs.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026

Another one is funny—a list of increasingly ridiculous excuses to get out of a punishment.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison




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