name calling
Example Sentences
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Her family are now backing a Save Face campaign for a new law in her name, calling for more regulation in the industry.
From BBC • Nov. 7, 2024
Almost immediately after the team announced the name this week ahead of Saturday’s opening day game, criticism began pouring in on social media from people distressed by the name, calling it hurtful and insensitive.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 29, 2024
"They're a little bit at a stalemate, so I think the other thing that's happening is the name calling is getting ratcheted up within the party."
From Salon • Jan. 4, 2023
The debates between the two candidates devolved into name calling and disputes over their past versus their plans for the future.
From New York Times • Oct. 29, 2022
He kept yeMing Percy’s name, calling him... brother?
From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan
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