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cast aspersions



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Markets appear not to have cast aspersions on Fed independence, with Fed speakers Williams, Waller and Daly backing a December rate cut.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 26, 2025

It is probably easier to smirk or cast aspersions at the idea of a love for the ages than it is to accept that you have not met that person in your own life.

From Salon Nov. 11, 2025

"While we do not cast aspersions upon individuals, given the nature of Jeffrey Epstein's appalling crimes, we believe the university's leadership should, as a precautionary measure, be suspending its links with known associates of Epstein."

From BBC Sep. 14, 2025

During his trial, members of the Black community — including Black women and religious leaders — testified on Tyson’s behalf and a number continued to cast aspersions on Washington after the fact.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 15, 2022

“Out of respect for our fallen comrades. Let their memory be untainted by clumsy forensics that might cast aspersions on their legacy.”

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman




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