dirty word

Example Sentences

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"Disability is not a dirty word," she said.

From BBC

But beyond George Carlin’s seven dirty words, I can think of at least a dozen other words—mostly adolescent playground insults—that we’re all forced to think twice before saying.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

Mr Mooser says that while AI may still be a dirty word, their product is "clean" because it pays for its content.

From BBC

“We grew up where business was kind of a dirty word,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times