mincing

Example Sentences

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District Court for the District of Columbia—weighed in, mincing no words when agreeing to quash those subpoenas.

From Slate • Mar. 19, 2026

Both faculty and students are mincing their words in class and approaching their discussions with caution for fear of being reported, said Wright State University junior Rochelle Woodson.

From Salon • Sep. 22, 2025

One may be the loneliest number, but No. 2 is what sent Shaquille O’Neal urgently mincing off the “Inside the NBA” stage last month while the cameras kept running.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2025

Kraken coach Dave Hakstol wasn’t mincing words Monday about his team’s effort in its weekend loss: It wasn’t enough and can’t continue.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 6, 2023

“We want no songs about the gallant exile,” the eunuch had tittered, in that mincing voice of his.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin