scandalous
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The subterranean passage was part of Horsley Towers in Leatherhead, a grand mansion once lived in by Lovelace, also the only legitimate child of scandalous 19th Century poet Lord Byron.
From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026
Based on the 2020 novel “Box Hill,” “Pillion” is often scandalous, but it also offers classic rom-com warm and fuzzy feelings.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026
The group's leader Hysni Gucati said the accusations levelled at the men were "scandalous".
From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026
And in 1968, asking them to hold hands in public was scandalous, even in Culver City.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 1, 2026
I can’t leave the apartment again because Amá decided to ransack my room to make sure I didn’t have anything else that might be considered scandalous or immoral.
From "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" by Erika L. Sánchez
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