parroting

Example Sentences

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Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, addressed the crowds where he criticised politicians for "parroting" his ideas.

From BBC • Sep. 14, 2025

Doncic seemed stunned when Finley grabbed the can, refraining from parroting the description of the only official NBA-approved beer that Billy Bob Thornton’s Tommy Norris character told a bartender in “Landman.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2025

A rallying cry soon came from @ladyfromtheoutside, a TikTok creator who found inspiration in Ms. Kalil’s parroting of Marie Antoinette.

From New York Times • May 17, 2024

All sorts of journalists and media outlets are parroting the point.

From Slate • Mar. 22, 2024

Waker once said something very interesting to me on that subject—in fact, I’m merely parroting what he said to me.

From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger