contempt
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An appeals court upheld her finding of contempt, but found that she went too far when she barred Apple from collecting any commission from sellers who use third-party payment systems.
From BBC • May 6, 2026
“You’re forcing my hand to issue contempt sanctions,” Vera said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026
"One constant has and will always remain - their contempt and complete disregard for people and communities here."
From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026
Ms. Colin has a coolly devastating manner as the somewhat ruthless Ruth, and Ms. Yi’s Melissa exudes an air of thinly veiled contempt for just about everyone.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026
He turns as I enter, taking in my windblown hair and muddy trousers and shaking his head with contempt.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
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