Example Sentences

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It in fact makes sense that you might be being a little cold to her, given that she is maligning one half of the population here, plus your friend’s cat.

From Slate • May 22, 2021

Or, he is maligning an individual who could pose a real threat to his presidency and family.

From Washington Times • Jul. 31, 2019

Dear Top, How sad that your sister is maligning the natural beauty—and hampering the freedom—of her darling little girl.

From Slate • Oct. 17, 2013

When he is not maligning you in public, he is maligning you in private; when he is not maligning you in private, he is contemplating doing so.

From Time Magazine Archive