flagrant

Example Sentences

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Yet such flagrant signs of fraud didn’t raise alarms with state officials, who are in charge of regulating hospices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Both were assessed technical fouls with 5:12 remaining in the third quarter, and Williams’ hit was reviewed for a possible flagrant, although it was not upgraded.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026

Aiding his victory was his predecessor Eric Adams’ flagrant corruption and ineptitude.

From Salon • Feb. 23, 2026

Gobert was initially assessed a common foul, but officials ruled it a flagrant after a review, saying he made an "unnecessary flail" with his arm.

From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026

A decade of invisibility had done away with any hesitancy she might once have felt about such flagrant staring.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor