contempt
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I firmly believe that kind of dismissive contempt is misguided.
From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026
But to say they choose to live on the street, as Pratt has, is to miss the point, to excuse our own complicity, to overlook historic policy failures, and to choose contempt over compassion.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
At the time, Robinson was in prison after admitting contempt of court by repeating false claims against a Syrian refugee.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
Ms. Field radiates palpable contempt that matches Iago’s—she’s almost as menacing as he is.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
“Not to beg from,” she interrupted with a flicker of contempt.
From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya
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