abhorrent

Example Sentences

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It “reflects UC Berkeley’s long-standing values and objectives when it comes to combating abhorrent antisemitic expression, harassment, and discrimination when it occurs on the Berkeley campus,” Mogulof said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

Spurs said the "conduct of a small number of fans" was "utterly abhorrent" and have issued them with banning orders.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

“Richard believes that Epstein’s actions were abhorrent and supports the right to justice for his many victims,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

Sir Keir said he had been unaware of the "absolutely abhorrent" posts, which Mr Abd El Fattah has since apologised for, and that the government was reviewing the "information failures in this case".

From BBC • Jan. 2, 2026

Indeed, zero was so abhorrent to some cultures that they chose to live without it.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife