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loathsome

[lohth-suhm, lohth-] / ˈloʊð səm, ˈloʊθ- /


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His whereabouts are known by the loathsome twin giant worms, a brother and sister, who took over the planet Nal Hutta after the slaying of its gangster boss, Jabba the Hutt.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 21, 2026

‘Regardless of whether or not the move is legal, it is certainly disgraceful, despicable, reprehensible, loathsome, outrageous and just plain truly pathetic,’ writes an L.A.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 31, 2026

If anything, it’s a shame that “Girls” ended before the front-facing video era really took off, given how many people could stand to be made aware of how loathsome and inconsiderate their behavior has become.

From Salon ● Jul. 1, 2025

Former New Jersey governor Chris Christie, who ran against Trump in the latest Republican primary, prosecuted the case at the time and called it “one of the most loathsome, disgusting crimes” he had seen.

From BBC ● Nov. 30, 2024

I shall never forget the expression on her face, loathsome, triumphant.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier




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