dirty word
Example Sentences
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More than 100 days into Ms. Rodríguez’s new job, freedom is still a dirty word for the government.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 19, 2026
"I know there are many who use 'socialist' as a dirty word, something to be ashamed of," the 34-year-old told a packed room in Queens.
From Barron's ● Apr. 13, 2026
"Disability is not a dirty word," she said.
From BBC ● Mar. 6, 2026
Contraction is a dirty word in the journalism industry, which generally believes having more outlets is better for the public interest.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 8, 2025
"Shh," she says, like I've uttered a dirty word.
From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton
