ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD SORDID
From Latin sordidus, from sordēre to be dirty.
TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SORDID»
The term «sordid» is quite widely used and occupies the
51.054 position in our list of most widely used terms in the
English dictionary.
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10 QUOTES WITH «SORDID»
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sordid.
Despite the sometimes sordid turns his life took, Michael Jackson always held my fascination, like he did for most of us.
There is no work, however vile or sordid, that does not glisten before God.
Understanding the long, sordid history of gun control in America is key to understanding the dangers of disarming.
My brother went on to have a long and sordid career.
I was induced to establish several orders of merit, from conviction that emulation, well directed, becomes a useful servant; and, that the latent genius of some youth is more easily brought into action this way, than by the more sordid gratification of self-interest.
It is misery, you know, unspeakable misery for the man who lives alone and who detests sordid, casual affairs; not old enough to do without women, but not young enough to be able to go and look for one without shame!
The timid man calls himself cautious, the sordid man thrifty.
Not enough books focus on how a culture responds to radically new ideas or discovery. Especially in the biography genre, they tend to focus on all the sordid details in the life of the person who made the discovery. I find this path to be voyeuristic but not enlightening.
I had a friend where it turned out that she hated my guts, all through our friendship. I thought she was my best friend, and then, in high school, she turned on me and had sordid affairs with all of the people that I'd dated. It was less hurtful because I was in high school, so it was more like, 'What's wrong with you? Gross!'
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SORDID»
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sordid in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
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1
Commodork:
Sordid Tales from a BBS Junkie
As suddenly as they gained popularity, they were made obsolete by the next big thing - a newfangled system called the Internet.Commodork: Sordid Tales from a BBS Junkie takes its readers on an exciting journey through the BBS era.
2
The Hollywood Book of Death: The Bizarre, Often
Sordid, ...
From the grisly end of Sharon Tate at the hands of the Manson family and the mysterious demise of Bob Crane to the peaceful passings of Lucille Ball and George Burns, The Hollywood Book of Death is a captivating and appealingly packaged ...
3
The
Sordid Secrets of Las Vegas: Over 500 Seedy, Sleazy, and ...
Visit the Vegas They Don't Want You to Know About! Whether this is your first or fiftieth visit, you'd be surprised at how much of the city's mystique you can miss while you're pulling slots until dawn.
Quentin Parker, Paula Munier, 2010
4
Wicked Charlotte: The
Sordid Side of the Queen City
Until now. In Wicked Charlotte, discover the tale of the Chicago gangsters who invaded the city looking to pull a heist to fund sinister maneuverings in their boss’s criminal trial.
Stephanie Burt Williams, 2006
5
Sordid Lives: A Comedy in Four Chapters
His colorful eccentrics are dead on, teetering on a Bowie knife's edge between the hilarious improbable and the achingly real." -L.A. Times "Run, don't walk to Del Shores new play " -DramaLogue "Pick of the Week." -L.A. Weekly
6
Women Workers in Brick Factory:
Sordid Saga from a District ...
Workers after hard day’s toil receive wage that is barest minimum for subsistence. This is why workers are compelled to work along with other family members and as long in a day as they can.
7
Sordid Images: The Poetry of Masculine Desire
... of Masculine Desire Steve Clark. Sordid Images The poetry of masculine
desire S.H. Clark 3 a 2% Also available as a printed book see title verso for ISBN
details SORDID IMAGES SORDID IMAGES The poetry of masculine desire S.H.
Clark.
8
Wicked Newport:
Sordid Stories from the City by the Sea
Local historian Larry Stanford pulls back the curtain on over 350 years of history, uncovering the real stories behind many of Newport’s most enduring mysteries, controversial characters and scintillating scandals.
9
The 13th Element: The
Sordid Tale of Murder, Fire, and ...
This is popular science at its best, a great subject, unfolded with the skill of the storyteller; at once a mine of information and a thoroughly good read." –The Sunday Times (London) "This well-written book is an examination of the very ...
10
Titled Corruption: The
Sordid Origin of Some Irish Peerages
This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.
John Gordon Swift MacNeill, 2010
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SORDID»
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sordid is used in the context of the following news items.
'Right to Buy is a sordid corruption scheme worthy of Fifa'
An MP has branded the extension of Right to Buy a "sordid Government-sponsored corruption scheme worthy of Fifa". Lewisham West and Penge MP Jim Dowd ... «News Shopper, Jun 15»
Jail sentence for 'sordid' sex offender
Judge Babington described the defendant's actions as sordid, saying it has psychologically damaged his former partner to such an extent that she was ... «U.TV, Jun 15»
Behind the Sordid World of Online Assassination Betting
I have heard rumors about this website, but I still cannot quite believe that it exists. I am looking at what I think is a hit list. There are photographs of people I ... «Gizmodo, Jun 15»
Judge in APS trial today: A sordid mess. A lot of pain. And cheated …
“The only reason that I would send you to jail is for retribution….I just think the best thing for our community in this whole sordid mess is for Paul Howard to talk to ... «Atlanta Journal Constitution, Apr 15»
Nadia Forde slams 'sordid' coverage of friendship with John Delaney
... English and John Delaney. Photo: Tony Gavin. Nadia Forde has slammed suggestions there's anything “sordid” about her friendship with John Delaney. «Irish Independent, Apr 15»
Real estate agents left red-faced after discovering model they used …
Her sordid past resurfaced with the release of a steamy real estate video advertising a Surfers Paradise house. Platinum HD CEO Brett Clements said he didn't ... «Courier Mail, Mar 15»
Yachtie's sordid history revealed after guilty rape verdict
He said Collins' sordid criminal history across four states was littered with sex offences against young women. Judge Julie Dick sentenced Collins to two years ... «The Sunshine Coast Daily, Mar 15»
At Live Peep Shows, Getting a Glimpse of Times Square's Sordid Past
Amid the giant corporate logos and retail billboards of Times Square, the small neon signs seem almost quaint — one with an outline of a naked woman in ... «New York Times, Oct 14»
Listen: Royksopp - 'Sordid Affair'
'The Inevitable End' will be released on November 10th, with new cut 'Sordid Affair' going online a few moments ago. It's an intriguing introduction. The duo are ... «Clash Magazine, Oct 14»
Röyksopp Share New Tracks "Sordid Affair" and “You Know I Have …
Röyksopp have shared a new song called "Sordid Affair" from their forthcoming (final) album The Inevitable End (out November 11 via Cherrytree/Interscope). «Pitchfork Media, Oct 14»
