Example Sentences
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In April 1828, Russell Jarvis, a journalist and critic of President John Quincy Adams, believed the president had insulted Mrs. Jarvis.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
Police say the brothers insulted a woman during an altercation over loud noise.
From Barron's ● Jul. 13, 2026
Musk has offered to fund a private prosecution against the police over its handling of the murder, and insulted the Hampshire Police force.
From Barron's ● Jun. 4, 2026
"I thought that was a disgrace. That woman insulted me, and by insulting me she insulted the club. There was no loyalty, no integrity – I felt abandoned."
From BBC ● May 27, 2026
The result of their skills has been that Italy has been overrun by Charles, plundered by Louis, violated by Ferdinand, and insulted by the Swiss.
From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli
