ridiculous
Example Sentences
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Which feels, in retrospect, like a ridiculous standard: to exile an entire cut of meat because it didn’t impress me at 12.
From Salon • Apr. 10, 2026
“Attacks on law enforcement of this nature must stop. This is absolutely ridiculous, and my heart and prayers go out to the family of this fallen deputy.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
Another, who identified herself as nonreligious, said avoiding religion while studying historical events would be ridiculous because it was so central to the people participating in those historical events.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
"It's ridiculous, honestly. Seeing these gas prices skyrocket, it's incredible," he said at a gas station in New Jersey.
From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026
Either he was being his usual, ridiculous self.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
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