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doublespeak

[duhb-uhl-speek] / ˈdʌb əlˌspik /














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Peck’s new documentary “Orwell: 2+2=5” uses the author’s own words to confront propaganda, doublespeak and the spread of authoritarianism in the 21st century.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

“I guess it’s on brand for Anthropic doublespeak to use a deceptive ad to critique theoretical deceptive ads that aren’t real,” Altman posted on X.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 2026

"I guess it's on brand for Anthropic doublespeak to use a deceptive ad to critique theoretical deceptive ads that aren't real, but a Super Bowl ad is not where I would expect it," he wrote.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026

There is a lot of doublespeak, that as women, we have never been as emancipated and free to do what we want as we are today.

From Salon • Apr. 18, 2025

In lofty bureaucratic doublespeak the policy was called the School Improvement Plan.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger




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