Example Sentences

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This helps explain why he can’t disregard her criticism the way any normal person might shrug off slights from someone they don’t respect.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

Still, despite the scheduling slights, Xi wants this summit as much as Trump does.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Dana releases old slights more easily; there are too many people to save to dismiss a pair of capable hands.

From Salon • Jan. 8, 2026

He sounded relaxed over perceived slights against him.

From BBC • Jul. 15, 2025

Twisted words, pranks, omissions, riddles, scandals, not to mention their revenges upon one another for ancient, half-remembered slights.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black