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reprehensible

[rep-ri-hen-suh-buhl] / ˌrɛp rɪˈhɛn sə bəl /


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So while Murrill’s desire to deprive exonerees of money is terrible, Alexander said, her efforts to prevent them from having their names officially cleared are truly reprehensible.

From Salon Aug. 10, 2026

"To allow future events like this in property owned by the public will be rightly deemed as reprehensible and we will all be at fault."

From BBC Jul. 30, 2026

“He has this eye patch. He rides this Godzilla-sized dragon. And he’s done some pretty reprehensible things.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 20, 2026

The majority underscores that they find the President’s statements reprehensible.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 25, 2026

When Candy spoke they both jumped as though they had been caught doing something reprehensible.

From "Of Mice and Men" by John Steinbeck




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