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hated

  • past participle of hate.
  • past tense form of hate.

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“We continue to buy the dip, and keep in mind, this is the most hated V-shaped rally,” Lee concludes.

From MarketWatch Jul. 28, 2026

"I have never once said I hated the trans community... I think there's space for everyone," she said, before the Fever's 123-88 win over the Connecticut Sun in Indianapolis on Wednesday.

From Barron's Jul. 23, 2026

I never hated the sport — it just never moved me.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 20, 2026

I don’t think Graham Platner ever hated Jews.

From Slate Jul. 10, 2026

I hated that the question even popped into my head.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu