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politically correct

[puh-lit-ik-lee kuh-rekt] / pəˈlɪt ɪk li kəˈrɛkt /


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To his admirers, this was just “Honest Jim,” as some referred to him, being himself, a refreshing antidote to the increasingly politically correct world of science and society.

From Los Angeles Times

However, he criticized the broad backlash against Shein: “I refuse to give in to the politically correct mindset that believes it holds the truth. Business is real life.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Focusing on what he saw as the eroding strength of the military, Hegseth announced a sweeping set of directives aimed at reversing what he called decades of “politically correct” rules of engagement.

From Salon

“You want to be politically correct and you are destroying your heritage.”

From Salon

Head of South Park Elementary PC Principal, whose name was a play on the initialism for politically correct, announces to the school that his name now stands for “Power Christian Principal.”

From Los Angeles Times