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hateful

[heyt-fuhl] / ˈheɪt fəl /


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He also said the comments were not hateful in nature.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 7, 2026

In a statement, a Meta spokesman said the Palo Alto company regularly issues public reports tracking "violating content" on its platforms and "the prevalence of hateful conduct did not increase throughout 2025."

From Barron's Jun. 9, 2026

When he did so, he recalled, some Jews thanked him, some said their children were delighted but they weren’t, and some said hateful things.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 8, 2026

"I agree that hateful and violent rhetoric is something ⁠we should reject," he later said on-air.

From BBC May 8, 2026

We can be nasty and hateful, but we can also be kind and loving.

From "My Life with the Chimpanzees" by Jane Goodall




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