derogatory
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Examples of Mr. Iñárritu’s underwhelming-to-inert sense of humor include having the men move their heads in unison and object to a derogatory term for women because there are ladies present.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
In 2012, he was dropped by England over allegations he sent derogatory text messages about then captain Andrew Strauss to the South Africa team.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
What’s even more frustrating is that, when it was first announced, the Met said the exhibition would address the derogatory conduct that fundamentally altered Galliano’s career and reception.
From Salon ● Sep. 5, 2026
New York Fed researchers found that the pace of credit-card delinquencies stabilized after 2024 when removing severely derogatory balances.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
What freshman doesn’t have a derogatory nickname pinned to him?
From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin
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Of Mice and Men
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Grade 9, List 5
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