despicable

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Benn also said he has had someone in his life for the past 15 years who suffers from mental illness and has "witnessed many episodes of despicable behaviour" that he had to forgive.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Estrosi, who is a vocal supporter of Israel and whose wife is Jewish, denounced the act as despicable and said he wouldn’t be intimidated.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026

“Cesar Chavez the man did something horrible, something despicable, something that we’re not going to justify,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

“The Department of Justice has launched a full investigation into the despicable incident that took place earlier today at a church in Minnesota.”

From Salon • Jan. 20, 2026

If I held them out to save Peeta because I knew I would be shunned if I came back without him, then I am despicable.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins