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
He said Mr Rogers had reported being subjected to "name calling, targeted behaviour and exclusion and rejection following allegations made against him about his conduct".
From BBC ● Nov. 14, 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
Expect brief verbal arguments between family and friends, but no name calling.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 24, 2023
He kept yeMing Percy’s name, calling him... brother?
From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan
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