heinous

Example Sentences

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That’s the kind of total breakdown that makes a court look terrible and, as we’ve seen, carries heinous real-world consequences.

From Slate • Mar. 27, 2026

"I dare hope he is not the perpetrator of this heinous crime, because otherwise it would once again be a descent into hell, both for me and for his children."

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

Meantime, heinous accusations are circulating against prominent people, without any evidence they’re true.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026

"I have directed my prosecutors to seek severe penalties for this heinous act and remain deeply committed to protecting Jewish Americans from hatred," she added.

From Barron's • Jan. 13, 2026

Writers are well advised to avoid between you and I, since it makes many readers bristle, but it is not a heinous error. can versus may.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker