parroted

Example Sentences

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The expenses that Pentagon officials cited in congressional testimony and that then were parroted in media coverage are much lower than the costs the U.S. public will be forced to pay.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

One day a fourth grader appeared in front of her with a book about gay civil rights leader Harvey Milk and parroted the line, “This book is an abomination.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2024

Fittingly, “Collective” has more than one protagonist, although its principal hero is Catalin Tolontan, a journalist at a sports newspaper who asks tough questions of bureaucrats who appear used to having their official line parroted.

From New York Times • Jan. 30, 2024

Mr. Musk, for his part, has parroted this concern.

From Washington Times • Jul. 4, 2023

Aunt Sera began to sing, and Ella parroted her melody.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton