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slur

[slur] / slɜr /






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She said she received no medical screening, phone call or access to a lawyer, and was denied a communication navigator when her speech began to slur.

From Los Angeles Times

His voice had a slur of pain in it, but no inch of fear.

From Literature

The main symptoms can happen suddenly and may include facial weakness, arm weakness and slurred speech.

From BBC

A national 2024 Center for American Progress survey found that one in three LGBTQI+ Americans experienced verbal harassment — including offensive comments, slurs and jokes — in their place of work.

From Salon

David had a tumor on his cheek that “distorted his face and slurred his speech.”

From The Wall Street Journal