insult
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Frankie invents a new nonsensical insult, calling Molly’s boyfriend Josh “such a customer.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
He looks vulnerable as India’s unemployed youths transform an insult into a political rallying cry.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
It includes remarks from Harper's mother, who said it was an "insult" that two of her son's killers could be considered eligible for the early prison release scheme.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
To add insult to injury, Wales replacement prop Ben Warren was shown a yellow card for a high tackle on Marco van Staden.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
She said it with a hint of sarcasm, but it stung like an insult anyway.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
Town meetings still start with the Pledge of Allegiance but often end in insults.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026
Brazil's government on Sunday also summoned Argentina's ambassador to discuss those "insults," the source told AFP.
From Barron's ● Jul. 26, 2026
Their relationship has over the past few months gone from public attacks to personal insults and back again, cooling what used to be one of the most watched alliances in European politics.
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026
And it was some of these very same fans that used to stand outside Paul’s house in London and yell insults as Linda emerged to do the shopping.
From Salon ● Jun. 23, 2026
Bobby insisted that Larsen wasn’t joking and that the insults “hurt.”
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
Ding and other senior officials felt insulted, people familiar with the matter said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
Police say the brothers insulted a woman during an altercation over loud noise.
From Barron's ● Jul. 13, 2026
It was claimed that Amen insulted the accused, who replied: "It's Ramadan we don't need to do this."
From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026
Musk has offered to fund a private prosecution against the police over its handling of the murder, and insulted the Hampshire Police force.
From Barron's ● Jun. 4, 2026
“As a Pukhtun, I am insulted you are leaving my house,” grumbled Uncle Amin.
From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai
A civic group and bereaved families filed a complaint accusing members of the Shinsegae Group, which operates Starbucks Korea, of defaming and insulting the victims and relatives.
From Barron's ● Aug. 5, 2026
Varela said it was insulting that the union would question the authenticity of his video.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
In a statement as chilling as it is insulting, Davis suggests that the protesters triggered a “Mother Hen” instinct that led the justice to rule against the administration on the birthright citizenship case.
From Slate ● Jul. 15, 2026
After repeatedly insulting the queen, he told her he had a girlfriend waiting for him.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
But I’d always wanted to tell people that they were insulting me incorrectly.
From "A Very Large Expanse of Sea" by Tahereh Mafi
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