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
In a district struggling to get students into classrooms and remedy pandemic learning losses, this is an egregious use of time—and a broader window into adults’ priorities.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 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
The preliminary investigation found that one of the most egregious errors occurred when air traffic controllers gave clearance to the fire truck crew to cross the runway while the jet was approaching.
From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026
It was obviously a far more egregious situation, but I could sense faint echoes of Baltimore and the Bronx in the story of these townships.
From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore
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