Sentence examples for a horrible act from inspiring English sources

The phrase "a horrible act" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe an action that is morally reprehensible or extremely unpleasant.
Example: "The community was in shock after learning about the horrible act that took place last night."
Alternatives: "an atrocious deed" or "a despicable action."

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It's a horrible act I committed.

It's a horrible act, but you're fascinated".

"Its destruction was a horrible act, and we should show that we can't be defeated".

"This is a horrible act," Montclair Police Chief David P. Sabagh said at a news conference.

An intimate moment follows an action scene, a horrible act is leavened with comic relief.

About a horrible act of dismemberment, Crumb says: "First I removed your head Janice, it was a textbook dissection.

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But he warned that the industry would be limited in its response to Germanwings 9525 – "a deliberate and horrible act by one of our own" – saying "there is no immunity to mental health issues".

She said that she believed he had killed their children in a "hateful, cruel and horrible" act, describing him as "jealous and possessive".

And, as we sadly know, it doesn't take many angry people to launch a horrible terrorist act.

Is it any wonder that poor, blameless Noah emerges from his boat, gets crazy drunk, and commits a horrible taboo act, literally unspeakable (the story edits out the details).

But I do think when you feel like someone is paying attention and recognizing a horrible, violent act against a loved one, that can give a sense of release and comfort.

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