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

Between songs, the camera cut to Jackson, who took on the voice of white America and parroted things that close-minded critics might say about the first solo rap artist to perform at the Super Bowl.

From Salon • Feb. 10, 2025

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

Then she parroted something Gran always said about the noble service provided by Conjurors as stewards of the Underworld: “Ensuring that your ancestors make it home to their resting places is important work.”

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton