prejudice

Example Sentences

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He dismissed the case with prejudice, meaning prosecutors cannot refile the charges.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

This is a novel about pettiness, middle-class superficiality, disloyalty, prejudice and cruelty, with this coterie of rather vile friends acting as a microcosm for a society in decline.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

"Smart Sampa has no prejudice -- we do not arrest people based on color," said Morando, the security secretary.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

Speaking in the Commons, Jones said the Metropolitan Police had asked the government not to publish certain documents in order not to prejudice its criminal investigation into Lord Mandelson.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

But unfortunately Demi’s most unconquerable prejudice was against going to bed, and that night he decided to go on a rampage.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott