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repugnant

[ri-puhg-nuhnt] / rɪˈpʌg nənt /


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“It’s hard for a jury to convict when they feel no empathy for the victim. They dirtied up the victim and made her repugnant to the jury.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026

Many fans voiced outrage at Cunningham's comments, with sports broadcaster Chris Williamson calling them "repugnant" on social media.

From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026

The accusation that voicing criticism of a campaign waged on flawed assumptions and fanciful expectations means rooting for the enemy is repugnant.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 25, 2026

But its ineffectual japing, and Michaels’ inability to help himself when it comes to normalizing repugnant behavior in the name of chasing the zeitgeist, makes it a popular stop on the image rehab express.

From Salon ● Mar. 6, 2026

I kind of tightened up, thinking BO and heavy, repugnant grease, but she came away smiling.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx


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