Example Sentences

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A Hong Kong arts hub cancelled the revival of an LGBTQ-themed play hours before tickets went on sale on Saturday, the cast said, after complaints that it "defames" the Chinese city.

From Barron's • Oct. 18, 2025

“And here, the prospect that he could have to pay millions of dollars in punitive damages each time he defames E. Jean Carroll again has to weigh on his mind.”

From Seattle Times • Jun. 23, 2023

"These are clear that we prohibit content that demeans, defames, or promotes discrimination."

From BBC • Sep. 8, 2022

If she fails to do so or defames the singer, “Britney will be forced to consider and take all appropriate legal action.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 20, 2022

“It’s slanderous. It defames my good name. It’s a shameful way for a member of the Arcanum to behave.”

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss