travesty

Example Sentences

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Its assertion that “studies have not ruled out the possibility that infant vaccines cause autism” is a travesty of the scientific method.

From Los Angeles Times

The degree of fictionalization in the series has already caused controversy; Sheila Isenberg, the author of a book on Fry, called the show a “travesty.”

From New York Times

“However, allowing him to sell the team at what will certainly be a large premium without full accountability for his misconduct would be a travesty of justice.”

From Washington Times

Detractors called it a travesty to treat convicts who went to war for money as if they were regular soldiers.

From New York Times

It is a travesty that basic necessities are so hard to come by in the wealthiest nation on Earth.

From Seattle Times