Example Sentences

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Again and again his judgments are excoriating: “The United States had no positive influence on Vichy leaders.”

From Washington Post • Nov. 17, 2021

Natalie Portman isn’t surprised that critics are excoriating her new movie.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 27, 2019

The lyrics are excoriating, exposing the star's angst and sorrow, her struggles with self-confidence and her disillusionment with Hollywood.

From BBC • Oct. 19, 2012