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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

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

I mention that it’s amusing of him to say there’s a piece of himself in a character most people find pretty loathsome.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 21, 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 don’t think there is a person on this planet who would want to make those loathsome pizzas.

From "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" by Erika L. Sánchez




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