vulgar language

Example Sentences

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“Workers should never be subjected to vulgar language or behavior by anyone—including the President of the United States,” the union said in the statement posted on X.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 14, 2026

Dominic Cummings, the PM's most powerful adviser, used the most vulgar language to refer to his colleagues and government ministers.

From BBC • Nov. 3, 2023

The manager emailed HR three times encouraging the company to discipline Heslop for vulgar language, which the company eventually did.

From Reuters • Jul. 12, 2022

The hospital revoked Bowden’s hospital privileges on Friday citing “unprofessional behavior,” including vulgar language on social media, as the main reason for suspension, the Houston Chronicle reported.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 15, 2021

Even when she was very angry, Mami rarely swore or used vulgar language.

From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago