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diatribe

[dahy-uh-trahyb] / ˈdaɪ əˌtraɪb /


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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

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

Smith said his comments were directed at the Pelicans’ social media team, although he did not hesitate to point out the organization’s shortcomings during his diatribe.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026

"I am aware of the diatribe the commentator directed towards the Israeli bobsled team on the Swiss Olympic broadcast today," he wrote.

From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026

She listened to my diatribe, her expression purposefully blase.

From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman




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