hated

Example Sentences

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He voiced growing unhappiness with his reputation as one of the “most hated people in the known universe.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

"These subjects did not discriminate on who they hated."

From BBC • May 19, 2026

The board hated it, Lisa says, but Laird’s Applejack brandy sales increased by about 20% within a year, and rose by 49% within five.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

According to the request, which was seen by AFP, Musk said: "By the end of this week, you and Sam will be the most hated men in America. If you insist, so it will be."

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

She hated the needle they always stuck in her arm, to withdraw blood, and all the strangers in white coats moving her legs and giving her orders.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret