animus
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In recent days, a number of MPs close to Burnham - who have no animus to the energy secretary - believe the likelihood of appointing Miliband has lessened significantly.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
Nor did the Haitian respondents provide sufficient evidence that the contentious statements Trump and Noem made demonstrate that racial animus motivated the termination of Haitians’ TPS, the court held.
From Salon ● Jun. 27, 2026
In this age when animus eats discernment like the rich eat caviar, the luxury we really can’t afford is hating the good guys just because it’s easy — even if they’re billionaires.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 14, 2026
Your point is that the justices don’t want to talk about racial animus because a lot of them don’t see race.
From Slate ● May 4, 2026
“Did he ever speak of his master? Ever express any animus against him?”
From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie
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