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obscene

[uhb-seen] / əbˈsin /


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But since hedge fund billionaire Steve Cohen bought the club in late 2020, he has made it his personal mission to change that by throwing obscene amounts of money at the roster.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 22, 2026

The district attorney later determined that the books weren’t actually obscene.

From Salon Apr. 26, 2026

Elizabeth Harker, 63, from Luton, admitted sending voicemails to Rayner which were "grossly offensive or of an indecent, obscene or menacing character", as well as messages to a woman in Luton.

From BBC Mar. 24, 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

Yes, the dolls were obscene and his act a betrayal.

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison




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