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heinous

[hey-nuhs] / ˈheɪ nəs /


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No doubt, the show had made mistakes and errors of judgment over time, while some of its leaders had faced credible accusations of heinous misdeeds and staff mistreatment.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

Sir Keir said the girls has "shown extraordinary bravery and strength in heinous circumstances".

From BBC • May 24, 2026

Ma supports the death penalty for those who kill police officers in the line of duty or commit heinous crimes against women and children.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

He discovers additional benefits in the process: “Characters revealed themselves as I assumed their points of view, especially when exploring their best defenses for selfish and heinous actions.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

It wasn’t his fault they were in this heinous situation.

From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon




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