egregious
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The case against the Crumbleys worked in no small part because their behavior was so egregious.
From Salon • May 22, 2026
US prosecutors may continue to focus on going after the most egregious cases abroad, but they are unlikely to put a stop to China's activity, experts said.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
Certain offenses are so egregious that they can result in immediate dismissal proceedings — without paychecks continuing to go out for prolonged periods.
From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026
Van Dyke’s arrest signals that U.S. authorities won’t ignore allegations of egregious behavior on the platforms, even as the Trump administration has otherwise taken a largely laissez-faire approach to prediction markets.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
Adah the Poor Thing, hemiplegious egregious besiege us.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
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