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travesty

[trav-uh-stee] / ˈtræv ə sti /




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The judges who presided over this travesty are still on the bench.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

He was detained for a year, as his attorneys and family were hesitant to post bail, fearing Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention or deportation, a travesty already enough for one misstep.

From Slate • Mar. 19, 2026

“We believe the judiciary can step in to prevent this travesty of justice,” Cassell said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 6, 2025

This being the Dodgers first postseason meeting with Springer since that travesty, it would be a nice time to show him just how furious.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 25, 2025

“So there shouldn’t be any paperwork, correct? No possible way for this latest travesty to end up in the press.”

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen




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