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as in guilty
deserving reproach or blame
censurable conduct that should get that student expelled
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as in offensive
provoking or likely to provoke protest
the censurable language on the poster resulted in it being taken down
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Hernandez was found guilty of three counts of first-degree murder, two counts each of second-degree robbery and attempted second-degree robbery, and one count of conspiracy to commit robbery, prosecutors said.
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In December 2024, Mangione pleaded not guilty to state murder, weapons and forgery charges brought by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg.
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The offensive explosion powered Philadelphia to a 15-3 rout of the New York Mets on Saturday, as the Phillies continued their surge and received a signature performance from two of the game's most recognizable stars.
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The Chicago Cubs are grappling with offensive struggles, stemming from a concerning slump by veteran second baseman Nico Hoerner.
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If a jury accepts the defense, it is obligated to convict a defendant of manslaughter, which is punishable by up to 25 years in prison, instead of murder, which carries a potential life sentence.
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Violating that law is punishable by up to 15 years in prison.
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If scar tissue is too severe, if prior surgeries have left the blood supply compromised, or if a patient's goals aren't achievable without unacceptable risk, proceeding could cause irreversible damage.
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Yes, Stokes’ late night out, in the context of what went on before, was unacceptable.
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His poor display of unsportsmanlike conduct was reprehensible.
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Prisons are filled with the faithful and the daily news reports are overflowing with reprehensible, criminal, degenerate theists.
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His character, Andrew Fung, is written to be obnoxious – cartoonishly, gleefully, exhaustingly so.
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Citadel was successful but borderline obnoxious.
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Yes, every life includes some unique and untold combination of experiences for which other people are morally culpable.
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The Delhi Police registered a case of culpable homicide not amounting to murder against unknown persons in connection with the fire and an investigation was underway.
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Fresh grass clippings are great for masking naturally unpleasant odors in the garden by simply using them to cover the offensive materials.
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This could be an indication that the P-trap under the sink has dried out, which means water no longer blocks unpleasant smells from rising.
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“Censurable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/censurable. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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