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heinous

[hey-nuhs] / ˈheɪ nəs /


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Monaco's Prince Albert II described the incident as a "heinous crime" and "a shock to the entire Monegasque community".

From Barron's Jun. 30, 2026

It was during the show’s “Snack Attack” segment when Oswalt dissed on food bowls, specifically calling out KFC for kick-starting such a heinous eating trend.

From Salon Jun. 8, 2026

No doubt, the show had made mistakes and errors of judgment over time, while some of its leaders had faced credible accusations of heinous misdeeds and staff mistreatment.

From Slate Jun. 5, 2026

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has described the case as "appalling", adding that the two girls had "shown extraordinary bravery and strength in heinous circumstances".

From BBC May 26, 2026

But since we both hated our jobs, we decided to do them together so it wouldn't be so heinous.

From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan




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