Example Sentences

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He was popular, but for a long time the critics condescended to him, calling him a lightweight Sunday painter and deriding him for his “matchstick” figures.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 31, 2025

Still, she never condescended to or attacked Trump’s supporters.

From Salon • Sep. 18, 2024

“The consistency of the experience of going to doctor after doctor, seeking help, and being disbelieved and condescended to is really surprising to me,” Garvin said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2023

And that doesn’t include the tweets from professional, blue-check-marked figures who have condescended to me and belittled my work or expertise.

From Washington Post • Nov. 30, 2022

Harry took aim at it with the wand Ron had given him the previous night, which Hermione had since condescended to examine, and had decided was made of blackthorn.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling