Example Sentences

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We should not facilely equate America’s Latino population with immigrants, but making refugees beneficiaries of admissions preferences would include many of the most vulnerable people on the planet.

From Slate • Jul. 20, 2023

Roberts has famously, and somewhat facilely, likened the judge’s role to that of umpire, objectively calling balls and strikes.

From Washington Post • Jul. 3, 2020

They facilely dismiss good critiques as “hit jobs” and level ad hominem attacks to undercut criticism.

From Salon • Oct. 20, 2019

He didn't mention white-haired, eerily slim Bill Clinton, who may be derided a bit too facilely these days by pundits but probably remains a potential part of the campaign arsenal in the fall.

From US News • May 4, 2016

She had been willing to be lightly, facilely happy over it like other people.

From The Judge by West, Rebecca