egregious

Example Sentences

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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

The Lakers guard still sees Redick combusting on the Lakers’ bench after a particularly egregious turnover or a missed assignment.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 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

And, he added, “This conduct is very egregious and I don’t think anybody would argue that if it were committed by an adult that the punishment would be cruel and unusual.”

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater