politically correct
Example Sentences
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“This lexicon gives a humorous and precise overview of the most important words and phrases of politically correct newspeak,” the back cover of Klaus Rainer Röhl’s Politisch Korrekt von A bis Z from 1995 promises.
From Slate • Jan. 5, 2025
Daub spoke with Salon about his book and whether it's "politically correct" to want your bánh mì to taste like a real bánh mì.
From Salon • Oct. 8, 2024
Language once considered hostile has become common, sometimes precisely because it runs counter to politically correct sensibilities.
From New York Times • Apr. 26, 2024
"I can dig that. I'm tired of everybody trying to be politically correct," he said.
From BBC • Feb. 2, 2024
“I don’t mind any of them, but dwarf is the appropriate word since I have dwarfism. But the acceptable term if you want to be politically correct is little person.”
From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith
