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obscene

[uhb-seen] / əbˈsin /


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Davidson told Variety that he shouted other obscene language during the show that was all censored, and that he felt a “wave of shame” after the incident, removing himself from the ceremony.

From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026

His trolling, however, may well draw the attention of President Trump, who was clearly the intended audience for this obscene Supreme Court audition.

From Slate • Mar. 13, 2026

But the Shah was a problematic figure, obscene in his displays of wealth and ruthless in his suppression of dissent.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

The white metal “just rose an obscene amount, percentagewise, over the past 12 months,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 2, 2026

Pet reached out to lift Jam, with Bitter’s obscene dead hands around her ribs, and set her aside firmly.

From "Pet" by Akwaeke Emezi




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