rhetoric

Example Sentences

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Based on Rededicate 250’s marketing, most of the program looks likely to avoid overtly political rhetoric in favor of generic prayers calling on God to bless the country.

From Salon • May 15, 2026

I also think that the surrounding rhetoric, the temper of the times that we live in, really matters, you know, that judges in general have always been treated with a certain amount of respect.

From Slate • May 12, 2026

But it was the pontiff's increasing anti-war rhetoric that triggered Trump's ire.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

Critics, however, argue that the government's response has been inconsistent - strong in rhetoric but weak in execution.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

In Shakespeare’s day, rhetoric was one third of a basic education.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith