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travesty

[trav-uh-stee] / ˈtræv ə sti /




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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

“We believe the judiciary can step in to prevent this travesty of justice,” Cassell said.

From The Wall Street Journal

This being the Dodgers first postseason meeting with Springer since that travesty, it would be a nice time to show him just how furious.

From Los Angeles Times

Department of Homeland Security, which supervises the agency, deserves extra credit for exposing this travesty.

From The Wall Street Journal

“For someone to capitalize on something that they never endured or never experienced, I think it’s a travesty,” said Cornelious Thompson, a 51-year-old community health worker, who sued the county in December 2022.

From Los Angeles Times