as in abuses
harsh insulting language
hurled curses and invective at the driver who heedlessly cut them off in traffic
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This story was originally published by ProPublica, a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power.—
Jennifer Berry Hawes,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026 -
About 76 of those claimants allege abuses from the 1940s through 1970s, while an additional 45 to 50 allege abuses in the 1980s.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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Don't demand full refunds for minor issues, and avoid insults or aggressive language, which can quickly turn the situation into a standoff.—
Joshua Sidorowicz,
CBS News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Davidson also shouted out other insults and profanity during the evening, according to Variety.—
Anastasia Tsioulcas,
NPR,
23 Feb. 2026
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Those criticisms waned over time, as Jackson’s work helped better the lives of Americans across the country.—
The Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Feb. 2026
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In China, fans have no qualms about her dual identity – even celebrating her two silver medals this week and defending her against any criticisms for missing out on gold.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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The earliest depictions of slavery were already crawling with the terrible proceedings the Gothic tends to depict, from bloody whippings to family curses to the wrathful wraiths of the slain enslaved.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Feb. 2026
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Gamers will know Brok as the beloved weapons dealer with an unrivaled artistry for creative, foul-mouthed curses.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Invectives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invectives. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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