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
Turns out Greene herself could not say her name, calling her "Lincoln Riley" instead of "Laken Riley" in an interview with NewsNation.
From Salon • Mar. 12, 2024
Earlier Saturday, at an appearance in Coralville, Haley flubbed the Iowa star’s name, calling her “Caitlin Collins,” perhaps with CNN’s Kaitlan Collins in mind.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 30, 2023
“Ron, we know you love to bully people, and the little name calling you just exchanged, I can take it,” Crist replied.
From Washington Post • Oct. 24, 2022
And despite Babs calling my name, calling out after me, I don’t turn around.
From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy
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