brainwashing

Example Sentences

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"Actually, there's brainwashing here in China too, but it's not as severe," he said.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

"The continuing brainwashing of 'you can only play in this way', up until recently scared the living daylights out of coaches, particularly young coaches," he says.

From BBC • Sep. 23, 2025

As long as this public perception remains and compounds with Stake’s already shady reputation, then the brainwashing might fall flat.

From Slate • Nov. 14, 2024

“Is this just groupthink, brainwashing or what, on either side?” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 25, 2024

Priming is not, it should be said, like brainwashing.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell