Example Sentences

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I was feeling like it was belittling what real activists do.

From Salon • May 14, 2024

His remark was "belittling and it came from a place of power", she said.

From BBC • Jan. 16, 2020

He did not mention Josh Kasich by name but clearly was belittling his chances.

From Washington Times • Mar. 16, 2016

But he seemed more interested in needling Callen for not sticking up for him when Rogan was belittling his fighting ability.

From The New Yorker • Dec. 12, 2014

It probably seemed like I was belittling a moment they'd been waiting years to experience.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi