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nasty

[nas-tee] / ˈnæs ti /






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A second straight Knicks loss would have been a brutal capper to a nasty 48 hours in New York.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Even before Tuesday’s primary, the mayoral race was growing increasingly nasty.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

"I don’t know whether or not I will give the same rather nasty statements, at least as it concerns certain people, but we will soon find out," Trump said.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Two big crashes stopped the race, with Marquez involved in a nasty accident when he ran into the back of Pedro Acosta.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

I felt a nasty chill run up my spine.

From "Lawn Boy Returns" by Gary Paulsen




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