travesty
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He was detained for a year, as his attorneys and family were hesitant to post bail, fearing Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention or deportation, a travesty already enough for one misstep.
From Slate • Mar. 19, 2026
Anwar said it would be a "travesty of justice" and a betrayal of Emma Caldwell if Police Scotland were excluded from the investigation.
From BBC • Feb. 2, 2026
To let the moment pass without taking action would be a travesty.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 28, 2025
It was indeed a travesty that the two-loss Irish, winners of their last 10 games by double digits, did not get a spot in the national tournament.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 22, 2025
“So there shouldn’t be any paperwork, correct? No possible way for this latest travesty to end up in the press.”
From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen
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