Example Sentences

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"There were insults I'd never heard before, they were disgusting and inhumane," said Darim, which is not her real name.

From BBC • Jan. 11, 2025

One of the tapes reveals that his parents were disgusting guests on a Maury Povich-style ‘90s talk show segment, “Is He The Father?”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 28, 2024

State Department spokesperson Ned Price told reporters that Smotrich's comments "were irresponsible. They were repugnant. They were disgusting."

From Reuters • Mar. 1, 2023

As the evil older sibling, I convinced my brother that they were disgusting, so I could have his share.

From Washington Post • Mar. 22, 2021

I saw her face again, heard her call the dog to run me off as if I were disgusting, maybe even dangerous.

From "The Old Willis Place" by Mary Downing Hahn