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atrocious

[uh-troh-shuhs] / əˈtroʊ ʃəs /




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"At the same time we also need to increase support to Ukraine, so that they can defend themselves, because these attacks are atrocious."

From Barron's Jun. 3, 2026

“It’s atrocious how secretive they are with these sorts of taxpayer-funded events,” said David Cuillier, director of The Freedom of Information Project at the University of Florida.

From Salon Apr. 30, 2026

“How many times will ABC’s leadership enable Kimmel’s atrocious behavior at the expense of our community,” she wrote on X.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 28, 2026

“How many times will ABC’s leadership enable Kimmel’s atrocious behavior at the expense of our community.”

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 27, 2026

I didn’t give her all of the atrocious details, but I expressed how sad I was.

From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana




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