Example Sentences

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"We had a great conversation about whether 'dad rock' or 'yacht rock' are insulting terms for the genre or not."

From Salon • Sep. 10, 2024

"It's alleged that his comments constitute misconduct as they are insulting towards match officials and/or detrimental to the game and/or bring the game into disrepute," the FA statement said.

From BBC • Nov. 16, 2023

Her backers say that ageist arguments are insulting given the congresswoman’s decades of service and the number of seniors leading the nation, notably President Biden, 80.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2023

McNeill countered angrily, “You are insulting me on the record in front of my client,” before Scherer told her to stop.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 14, 2022

“Take care, lads; don’t speak so loud; or should the fellow see that you are laughing or talking about them, they may fancy you are insulting them, and disagreeable consequences may ensue,” cried Jack.

From The Three Admirals by Wells, J.R.