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disparagingly

[dih-spar-i-jing-lee] / dɪˈspær ɪ dʒɪŋ li /


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One record exec at the time disparagingly called it a “rock version of a corporate merger.”

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 14, 2025

As many have noted disparagingly, Netflix’s recent extension of the Sussexes’ deal is still a multi-year affair, but now only gives Netflix a first-look option on future Archewell productions.

From Salon Aug. 27, 2025

Trump had been expected to testify as early as Monday about why he has spoken disparagingly about Carroll since she revealed her claims in a 2019 memoir.

From Seattle Times Jan. 22, 2024

In the book, he not only wrote disparagingly of Dr. Franklin, whom he called Rosy, but also said that he and Dr. Crick had used her data without her knowledge.

From New York Times Apr. 25, 2023

“It’s about as serious as a frostburn,” Bast said disparagingly.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss




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