depravity

Example Sentences

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She’s forthright with her interest in depravity, and as such, her films make no effort to conceal their degeneracies or shock the viewer.

From Salon • Feb. 23, 2026

The ability to let the light shine through the depravity Ms Pelicot was subjected to - the "filth", as she repeatedly calls it - is a testament to her resilience.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

The lust for vengeance eventually gets the better of him, but Swenson leads us step by step to depravity through sorrow, injustice and humiliation.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2026

That 2013 Respect at Work review looked into BBC culture in light of Jimmy Savile's depravity.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2025

To me, religion is about our dignity, not our depravity.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel