contempt
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Appeared in the January 22, 2026, print edition as 'The Clintons, Contempt and Jeffrey Epstein'.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 21, 2026
Playing a jilted wife whose disdain for her husband swells as the film progresses, "Contempt" was one of Bardot's rare critically acclaimed films, with The New York Times praising it as her best acting performance.
From Barron's • Dec. 28, 2025
They also warned that the matter is active for the purposes of the Contempt of Court Act 1981, which means the public are therefore advised to exercise caution if discussing it on social media.
From BBC • Apr. 19, 2024
Meanwhile, Peter Navarro, who I last saw in the White House, showed up to begin a four-month jail sentence for Contempt of Congress.
From Salon • Mar. 21, 2024
Contempt drips off every syllable in my name.
From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein
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