Example Sentences

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"Of course they are criticising me, they are defaming me, I accept it, and it will not stop me from criticising and opposing these atrocious policies."

From BBC • May 22, 2025

He said critics are defaming the lawmakers’ integrity.

From Washington Times • Dec. 14, 2022

Kelly’s legal representatives had threatened to sue the US channel Lifetime if it aired the series, claiming that the documentary is littered with false allegations and that its subjects are defaming Kelly for personal gain.

From The Guardian • Jan. 4, 2019