linguistic

Example Sentences

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The party also sought a constitutional provision that reflects the linguistic split between English and French-speaking regions.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Sauer therefore engaged in his first bit of linguistic legerdemain, telling the court, “ ‘Allegiance’ is what jurisdiction means.”

From Slate • Apr. 2, 2026

We have evolved to view linguistic fluency as a proxy for intelligence, and engagement and helpfulness as indicators of trustworthiness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

You’ll encounter a kind of linguistic confetti: cakey, fudgy, moist, dense, rich, gooey, chewy.

From Salon • Mar. 5, 2026

Henry, too, was said to be wealthy; what’s more, he was a linguistic genius.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt