bad rap

Example Sentences

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Retail shareholders sometimes get a bad rap on Wall Street for being perceived as “weak hands,” as some might call them.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

The Sheehans cast a vote against the Millionaires name on the grounds that it flaunts local wealth and gives the town a bad rap.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

Florida appears to be getting a bad rap lately, at least in this column.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 16, 2026

“Eagles get a bad rap sometimes, and we see this in lots of parts of the world,” says Ng.

From Slate • Feb. 21, 2026

“Because I already have a bad rap and I want her to know that I’m really trying to do everything I can to not be like that. I’ma graduate. And I’ma make her happy.”

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater