maligned

Example Sentences

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McKellen has made dozens of films since, from superhero blockbusters to character-driven indies like “Six Degrees of Separation” and musicals such as “Beauty and the Beast” and even the maligned “Cats.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Once maligned for taking on debt to fuel costly media acquisitions, AT&T has since sold off those units and refocused on core telecommunications activities.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 7, 2026

Richly talented but much maligned, England captain Harry Brook finally achieved redemption at Pallekele stadium in Kandy after a torrid few months -- and came of age as a leader.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

"I became a meme, I was the most maligned HR manager in HR history," Ms Cabot told The Times.

From BBC • Dec. 18, 2025

Maria Isabel feels she is being forced to have her daughter’s celebration with women who have maligned her as a bad mother.

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario