wronged

Example Sentences

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"My daughter was wronged in her lifetime, and now every effort is being made to ensure that she does not get justice even after her death. We will not rest until we get her justice."

From BBC • May 21, 2026

He was wronged by the IRS leak of his tax return, but this payment deal is rotten.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

He’s insufficiently grateful to the people he owes, and insufficiently apologetic to those he’s wronged.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

That leaves the other parent to contest the matter if they feel wronged, and that could lead to a messy situation with the IRS.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

He sat behind the wheel, glaring at the road as if it had wronged him.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover