diatribe
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I remember thinking her diatribe about the injustice of Hester Prynne’s shunning would segue into the cruelties Charles faced with the goal of inspiring someone to defy the blacklist.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
Hardy’s mic was shut off, and he was forcibly ejected from the hearing after his comments led to a rambling diatribe.
From Slate • Apr. 10, 2026
Anyway, the part of his diatribe about congested urban areas and highbrow people is why I cited that quote, because it is an unobstructed view into his mindset.
From Salon • Mar. 23, 2026
Nacua's diatribe, made on an internet livestream, earned him a $25,000 fine.
From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026
Her arms were folded, her lips were pursed, and she seemed to be chewing her tongue, as though biting back the furious diatribe she longed to throw at Harry.
From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
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