Example Sentences

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"Shakespeare wanted audiences to feel uncomfortable to encourage them to confront their own prejudices. He was a great asker of questions. I'm not sure that was the intention with Delilah."

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2023

"You know, they are powerful people who are able to use their power to reinforce their prejudices. So, I totally understand how the family feel."

From BBC • Nov. 14, 2022

“There weren’t any rules or horrible prejudices. And we didn’t ever want to stop anyone from doing anything as long as they didn’t muck about on the rink.”

From New York Times • Oct. 6, 2021

Said Italy’s coach, Milena Bertolini: “I know cultural changes take a lot of time, but this team are able to break down some of those prejudices. That’s their mission.”

From Washington Post • Jul. 5, 2019

I know all that, my poor André," sighed Madame in a more conciliatory spirit, "I know moreover that you yourself haven't a sou either, in spite of your grandeur and your prejudices. . . .

From The Bronze Eagle A Story of the Hundred Days by Orczy, Emmuska Orczy, Baroness