expletive

Example Sentences

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“There was an expletive in there, and she said, ‘Get back to the office, and update your program,’” Simon said.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 18, 2024

"Hey Congresspeople! Beware! Hell hath no fury like a . . . scorned," he adds, making a cutesy little face where one guesses an expletive would have otherwise been verbalized.

From Salon • Dec. 15, 2023

“Who the heck is going to want to look at an eight-foot picture of a hideous car crash, Andy?” a friend once asked Warhol, using a stronger expletive.

From New York Times • Jun. 1, 2023

Olivia laughs and even lets out an expletive when thinking back on those who have played the role before her.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2023

As it happened, Butler never had time to finish his expletive, because he wisely chose that moment to relinquish his grip.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer