wronged

Example Sentences

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"My daughter was wronged in her lifetime, and now every effort is being made to ensure that she does not get justice even after her death. We will not rest until we get her justice."

From BBC • May 21, 2026

It’s about how easily grievance turns into permission—how feeling wronged starts to look like a reason to do wrong.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

That leaves the other parent to contest the matter if they feel wronged, and that could lead to a messy situation with the IRS.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

Has Riley forgiven the people who’ve wronged him?

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

Nina had wronged him, but she’d done it to protect her people.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo