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unsavory

[uhn-sey-vuh-ree] / ʌnˈseɪ və ri /


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The scene involves an unsavory routine on how to recognize a shoplifter.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

That means "unsavory facts will take longer to come to light, if they do at all. The administration will feel less pressure to provide a coherent justification and plan," he said.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

The constant Polymarket ads felt cheap and unsavory to say the least, reducing all of the stellar films nominated to fodder for basement-dwelling creeps to bet on.

From Salon • Jan. 13, 2026

All it can do is protect its own integrity by declining to associate with unsavory figures like Mr. Fuentes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026

But as the defense would show, he was merely emphasizing the importance of discipline and that the volunteer must do whatever he is ordered, however unsavory.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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