as in abuses
harsh insulting language
a discussion on some hot-button social issues in which any pretense to civility quickly gave way to intransigence and scurrility
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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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Employees at an El Dorado Hills fast food restaurant went on a one-day strike, after a manager reportedly flung insults and acted unprofessionally to Latino workers.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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When Lucy confesses to sleeping with Evan, Pippa’s insults for Lucy could rival even some of Stephen’s greatest hits.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
17 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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“Scurrilities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scurrilities. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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