Example Sentences
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It isn’t clear how deeply the disagreements and slights might affect a relationship that has long been a cornerstone of U.S. security policy in the Middle East.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026
This helps explain why he can’t disregard her criticism the way any normal person might shrug off slights from someone they don’t respect.
From Slate ● Jun. 11, 2026
Choose to let go of harmless slights and petty conflicts.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 13, 2026
It’s the crazy wall TV trope realized as a situational comedy, originating from a single pinpoint of Ron’s inability to let go of the smallest slights.
From Salon ● Oct. 13, 2025
Twisted words, pranks, omissions, riddles, scandals, not to mention their revenges upon one another for ancient, half-remembered slights.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
