rhetoric

Example Sentences

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

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

Campa-Najjar framed his concerns broadly around national unity, warning that the administration’s rhetoric has “fueled division at a time when Americans need unity and solutions.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

He continued that, against the current backdrop, the right approach was not to inflame tensions further by "amplifying more 'us and them rhetoric'".

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

Two major Islamic bodies, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and Al-Azhar, issued statements that deplored the hateful rhetoric — but without making clear who had used it.

From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026

White leaders had heard this rhetoric before, however, and chose to ignore it.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson