maligned

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Maligned by the Villa fans for his 11-month reign, when he won 13 of his 40 games, Gerrard was still the manager who helped bring Kamara to the club.

From BBC • Jan. 2, 2026

Maligned and overlooked in society, the evolution of gymnastics runs through the voiceless 🙌 Introducing our newest pod, 'American Prodigies', hosted by @mirarose88.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2022

Maligned much of the season, they followed up a 50-7 rout of Texas A&M in the regular-season finale with another championship-worthy showing against the Bulldogs, who were held to 286 yards.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 7, 2019

Maligned much of the season, they followed up a 50-7 rout of Texas A&M; in the regular-season finale with another championship-worthy showing against the Bulldogs, who were held to 286 yards.

From Washington Times • Dec. 7, 2019

Maligned on every side, execrated, shunned and abhorred—his virtues denounced as vices—his services forgotten—his character blackened, he preserved the poise and balance of his soul.

From The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 11 (of 12) Dresden Edition?Miscellany by Ingersoll, Robert Green