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Meanings of abhor the idea in English

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Usage of abhor the idea in English
1
Sir, we abhor the idea of making a conquest of our countrymen.
The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 06 (of 12)
2
You abhor the idea of being drowned as an inside job.
Cobb's Anatomy
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They demand work, explains the Limerick Reporter, and " abhor the idea of being made beggars."
The Irish Times
4
I abhor the idea of bloodshed, and as yet, I think we have had little cause to declare war.
Leah Mordecai: A Novel
5
While some abhor the idea of scrolling through ancient reels of microfilm, it's still a solid means of long-term preservation.
Wired
6
The PD has imploded into numerous warring factions and many in the party abhor the idea of collaboration the scandal-plagued Berlusconi.
Reuters
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Metternich, on the other hand, abhorred the ideas of the Revolution as much as he did its passions.
Beacon Lights of History, Volume 09: European Statesmen
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He reminisces about smoking with Harold Wilson; he abhors the idea of spin doctors telling elected politicians what to say or do.
The Guardian
9
Not for me." He continues to press her: "But are you willing to compromise within a relationship?" She abhors the idea.
The Irish Times
10
At 56, Nicklaus abhors the idea of becoming a ceremonial golfer, which is how he was treated by the galleries at Chateau Elan.
The Irish Times
11
Shrek is next in line to the throne -guess Far Far Away doesn't believe in a matriarchy -but he abhors the idea.
Reuters
12
Sir, -Patricia Mulkeen rightly abhors the idea that women would be compelled to wear a particular item of clothing (August 26th).
The Irish Times
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