scandalous
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Yet social media, leniency and the pace of scandalous events in the U.S. have undoubtedly raised the threshold of public perception.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026
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
Lawyers for the Fyssas family called the ruling "scandalous".
From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026
The ceremony was edited and aired on a delay, and this year the BBC announced early that it was on especially high alert for any comments that were perceived as scandalous.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 2026
Elizabeth admired the Grimkés’ courage to publish their work, but she was even more intrigued with their role as public speakers, because at the time, it was considered scandalous for women to speak in public.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
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