Example Sentences

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An independent review last year ruled some of the messages were "disparaging" but did not put the children at harm and the council was right not to tell parents about them.

From BBC • Nov. 22, 2023

Among them, were disparaging remarks about NFL Players Association executive director DeMaurice Smith.

From Fox News • Oct. 11, 2021

“There were disparaging comments and people appalled at the thought that a team with a losing record would be in the playoffs,” Carroll said, “which I thought was hilarious at the time.”

From Washington Times • Jan. 8, 2021

Kemenzcy says that some comments on their original trailer were disparaging of the more gamey aspects: “People were like, ‘You had me up until that.’

From Slate • Dec. 9, 2020

Unconsciously, as it were, disparaging remarks flowed from her lips, combined with a steady string of objections, adverse criticisms, and presentiments of darkness and gloom.

From The Independence of Claire by Vaizey, George de Horne, Mrs.