heinous
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“Sisters of the Midnight Sun” addresses the ethical dilemmas involved in criminal defense when the crimes are particularly heinous.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
Justice Amy Coney Barrett, who wrote the majority opinion, noted that ATS cases "frequently involve heinous and inhumane acts."
From Barron's ● Jun. 23, 2026
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
“See? Alfred T. Slipper becomes a righteous pillar of light so painfully bright that the most heinous villain trembles before him and confesses!”
From "Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures" by Kate DiCamillo
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