quote-unquote
Britishinterjection
Example Sentences
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The concerns that a quote-unquote “good” guy might have while dating — or, in Bear’s case, trying to date — in the modern age would be infinitely more compelling from the woman’s perspective.
From Salon ● Jun. 4, 2026
Swan, herself no stranger to the wellness-podcast circuit, was careful to insert the caveat that the film is “not a quote-unquote ‘scientific study.’
From Slate ● Apr. 16, 2026
“Everyone is mad at us—the quote-unquote rich people on Baxter Road,” said William Cohan, a journalist and former banker.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 8, 2026
Madigan: Well, I can’t say that I’ve read 1,500 books about alchemy and quote-unquote witchcraft and things like that.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 19, 2026
Yeah, riding a bike is more thrilling than quote-unquote jumping out of a plane.
From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera
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