Example Sentences

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Numerous critics were labeling this outright theft of intellectual property, although copyright protections for recipes are not so clear-cut.

From Washington Post • Mar. 2, 2021

When they were labeling him a protectionist, the president turned around and made an offer: “I will drop all tariffs and barriers to trade if you will do the same.”

From Salon • Jun. 26, 2018

He said both men were labeling him a liar to distract from their records.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2016

But is it plausible that Brady was just insanely curious to find out what Jastremski knew, given the story was spiraling out of control, and many people were labeling Brady a cheat?

From Time • May 11, 2015

When investigators discovered recently that several supermarkets in the city were labeling $1.59-a-lb. rib roast as $2.19-a-lb. club steak, and selling rump as more expensive eye-round cuts, Deaner warned the store managers to stop.

From Time Magazine Archive