Example Sentences

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It seems to me the premise is flawed—that men are either emasculated or overly macho.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

Hegseth’s language choices and petulant tone do not demonstrate an ignorance of what rhetorical situations demand of him; instead, they reflect a refusal to be emasculated by such cumbersome norms.

From Salon • Mar. 10, 2026

Allow me to weigh in here, given that you mentioned it in your letter: It’s not your job to reduce your life savings or net worth so your husband doesn’t feel threatened or emasculated.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 22, 2026

Toward that end, they emasculated the authority of Secretary of State William P. Rogers and imposed an unusually heavy-handed supervision on the Pentagon, CIA and other foreign policy centers.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 29, 2023

He somehow manages to flash a cool smile, even in his most emasculated state.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman