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insidious

[in-sid-ee-uhs] / ɪnˈsɪd i əs /


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One might assume that if these bias response teams were so insidious and widespread, there would be other cases in which students had been unfairly targeted by public universities, providing a clearer instance for standing.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

Beattie told BBC Radio Ulster's The Nolan Show on Monday that there was "an insidious element within the party who have been continually briefing against me with regards to selections and other issues".

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

That’s why the Rededicate 250 event is so insidious — even if the speakers behave themselves and don’t say anything too controversial on stage.

From Salon • May 15, 2026

"They are insidious; they will do what they want, and it will not save us, in any case," added the 71-year-old, who was displaced by fighting in eastern Ukraine.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

What tremendous, insidious power that took, and here was the god himself.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor




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