dirty word

Example Sentences

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"I don't want an arts centre," Taylor said - as if these were dirty words - to cheers from the audience on Friday.

From BBC

Gabon is engaging in activities that have become dirty words in the world of climate activism: It allows palm-oil plantations in certain areas and is turning rainforest into plywood.

From New York Times

“Quitting shouldn’t be a dirty word or insult,” Duke says.

From Reuters

As this was happening, density became even more of a dirty word in the city.

From Los Angeles Times

"Drug" isn't a dirty word: Psychedelics are drugs, and these substances have a lot to teach us about ourselves.

From Salon