cussing

Example Sentences

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Neither is he known for casually cussing in private.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 25, 2024

As late as 1974, Richard Pryor was arrested for “disorderly conduct” simply for cussing in his stand-up act.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 26, 2023

Is cussing a part of communication for Scientology believers, one officially sanctioned or dictated?

From Salon • Apr. 29, 2022

Partly because so much of the audio was cut out for cussing, it wasn’t the best-sounding Grammy performance, but it was probably the most alive moment of the night.

From Slate • Feb. 11, 2019

Uncle Phil’s voice roars to life in my head, spewing the words he uses to avoid cussing in front of me.

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day