rhetoric

Example Sentences

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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

They once said the same thing about Shaquille O’Neal, and he won three consecutive championships here so, no, let’s pass on the rhetoric and accept the reality.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

The rhetoric we use to define how we nourish ourselves has always mattered.

From Salon • 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

How a piece of rhetoric sounds—and this applies just as much whether it is heard out loud or scanned by the inner ear while being read on the page—is vital to its effectiveness.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith