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barbaric

[bahr-bar-ik] / bɑrˈbær ɪk /


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This statement, spoken through mechanical narration that makes it all the more barbaric, made my heart sink and my teeth grit.

From Salon • Feb. 1, 2026

One reason may be that many of the incarcerated are in bad shape and would embarrass the barbaric Ms. Rodríguez, who tries to cultivate a persona of civility by dressing like Imelda Marcos.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 17, 2026

But "he's not the monster or the barbaric prisoner that they're saying," said Ada, whom AFP contacted through his lawyer.

From Barron's • Oct. 10, 2025

"Our thoughts are with all the innocent victims impacted and we expect the relevant authorities to hold those responsible for these barbaric acts to account."

From BBC • Aug. 22, 2025

Inside the church Cluny sat up in the choir loft, the image of barbaric authority.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques




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