manifestly
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While prosecutors say Patterson should never be freed, they argue that if the appeal court disagreed, then it should at least increase the minimum sentence – calling 33 years "manifestly inadequate".
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
On the other side, the prosecution has appealed against Patterson's sentence, saying the non-parole period of 33 years imposed by the judge was "manifestly inadequate".
From Barron's ● Aug. 17, 2026
It therefore seems manifestly unfair after being told by the judge that he could appeal, that Hunter would then appeal and have his appeal dismissed based on the waiver.
From Slate ● Jun. 18, 2026
Still, the ways in which we are manifestly unequal continue to tug against the Declaration’s commitment to equality.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 16, 2026
And then I realize: I have waited outside in the cold gray-lit car-exhausted frigidity and caused the possible broken bones in Gary's hand to hear a band that is, manifestly, not Neutral Milk Hotel.
From "Will Grayson, Will Grayson" by John Green and David Levithan
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