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scandalous

[skan-dl-uhs] / ˈskæn dl əs /


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Teases Echevarria, “tonally the episode is a little bit different and it’s a little more scandalous but certainly contemporary.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

The group's leader Hysni Gucati said the accusations levelled at the men were "scandalous".

From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026

Taeko cannot wed before her older sister does; however, her scandalous conduct makes it harder for Yukiko to find a husband.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

Infantino reiterated his defence of World Cup 2026 ticket prices, which the FSA previously described as "scandalous".

From BBC • Jan. 22, 2026

Buddy Stein: I pictured him telling scandalous jokes, cracking his knuckles when he got to the punch line.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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