abhor
Example Sentences
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Briloff would say that markets abhor uncertainty, and less frequent reporting only adds more.
From Barron's
This includes eschewing any preparation for the standardized national exams, which Correa abhors but the school system unequivocally embraces.
From Los Angeles Times
We abhor violence of any kind and firmly stand against hate speech, and we will always proudly open our doors to everyone.
From BBC
“Our democracies are under sustained and systemic attack by those who abhor freedom.”
From Seattle Times
In his Sunday comments, Mr. Rickford said he abhorred violence and targeting civilians, but still found the Hamas attack “energizing.”
From Washington Times
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