name calling
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Democracy requires “reasoned and respectful debate,” he said, not personal attacks and name calling.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 26, 2026
One of the concerns raised by the regulator was a section in the policy which said that harassment or bullying including intrusive behaviour, name calling or derogatory jokes were serious disciplinary offences.
From BBC ● Mar. 28, 2025
Was it all the golf he played, all the TV he watched, all the name calling?
From Salon ● Oct. 26, 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
Because, through the heavy water, I heard the sound of an angel calling my name, calling me to the only heaven I wanted.
From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer
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