rhetoric
Example Sentences
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“The market is caught between the largest supply disruption in modern history and growing de-escalation rhetoric from Washington,” said Neil Crosby, associate vice president of oil analytics at Sparta Commodities.
China has moved well beyond rhetoric: childbirth is now effectively free under the insurance system, and reimbursement for assisted reproductive services has been expanding rapidly.
From Barron's
The author argues that Bovino’s inflammatory rhetoric and theatrical enforcement style backfired, with his unsubstantiated claim that slain ICU nurse Alex Pretti wanted to “massacre law enforcement” particularly damaging public perception of immigration enforcement efforts.
From Los Angeles Times
In an effort to stand out and make it through to a June runoff, many candidates are amping up the rhetoric.
From Barron's
Analysts say the conflict has strengthened hardliners in Tehran where the rhetoric is defiant and increasingly confident.
From Barron's
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