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racist

[rey-sist] / ˈreɪ sɪst /




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Both Foster and Clement say they had heard Italy was especially racist toward Black women, but each had a wonderful time there.

From MarketWatch Aug. 6, 2026

Last month, Washington's top diplomat in London, Warren Stephens, said Miliband had been "wrong" in 2016 to call Mr Trump "a racist, misogynistic self-confessed groper" and added "hopefully his views have changed".

From BBC Aug. 5, 2026

Even suggesting research into alternative sociological explanations is viewed as racist, morally wrong and victim blaming at best.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 25, 2026

Since the late 1960s, Saar has transformed washboards, dolls, clocks, family photographs, racist memorabilia and other salvaged materials into emotionally charged assemblages now held in the permanent collections of more than 60 museums.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 15, 2026

“How is that racist? I only took sugar because I like to bake.”

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan

It is expected to land a best actor nomination for Michael B. Jordan, who plays two twins battling vampires and racists in 1930s Mississippi, plus everything from screenplay to score.

From Barron's Jan. 20, 2026

I am as tired of hearing about those who claim to be “woke” and who are not as I am tired of hearing racists declare they’re not racists.

From Salon Dec. 26, 2025

Sarah Milne, who knows the original members of Weoley Warriors, tells us the idea behind it has been to show pride in the country and "to take the flag back from the racists".

From BBC Aug. 23, 2025

I’ve watched him do it mercilessly to racists ever since he dropped the hammer at the Oxford Union.

From Slate Jul. 29, 2025

It didn’t seem to bother Sean that we went to school with racists.

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan




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