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He appealed directly to the suspect, saying: "Mark, unthinkable harm has been caused to those around you and this has left your relatives and friends utterly devastated. Criminal investigation knows no borders."
From BBC • Jul. 9, 2026
He has been a long-term critic of efforts to promote normal birth in the health service and said he was "utterly shocked" by Kirkup's claims.
From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026
But that doesn’t mean they’re completely and utterly useless, only destined for the trash.
From Salon • Jun. 20, 2026
It was reproduced, placed in schoolrooms, used to illustrate history books, and utterly represents the spirit of 1776.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 20, 2026
He might dissect, anatomise, and give names; but, not to speak of a final cause, causes in their secondary and tertiary grades were utterly unknown to him.
From "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley
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