defamatory
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In September, WLF announced on X that it suspected Sun of “misappropriation of other holders’ funds,” which Sun calls “a false and defamatory claim that World Liberty has never proven.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026
To accuse them falsely of passing AI-generated work as their own is potentially defamatory.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
Cizeron, who is competing in next month's Milan-Cortina Winter Games with a new partner, has denounced "defamatory remarks" and is considering legal action.
From Barron's • Jan. 15, 2026
Screenshots also showed messages containing defamatory statements appearing for some users.
From BBC • Dec. 29, 2025
Thus originated this defamatory attack on the character of William of Wykeham!
From Calamities and Quarrels of Authors by Disraeli, Isaac
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