| Why would Thomas transcend to a godlike state if he detests almighty power? |
| Today's evangelical right detests that tradition and seeks nothing short of a state-sponsored religion. |
| Having lived for four years in China, he detests any scent of socialism, and the Democrats, with their more generous social spending, fairly reek to him. |
| This soul eater detests rats, and will jump at the chance to eat them if they're available. |
| Johan detests his son's ineffectuality, spewing contempt when Henrik requests a loan. |
| In short, in a country that detests the very idea of reform, the room for manoeuvre is virtually zero. |
