so-called
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“These so-called ‘experts’ have no idea what they are talking about,” said Kelly, the spokesperson.
From Salon ● Sep. 16, 2026
Below that age, there would be a tiered system of access under parental supervision, and a ban on addictive design features such as so-called infinite scrolling where children are concerned.
From Barron's ● Sep. 16, 2026
This so-called “break even” inflation rate is higher than it was in 2019 or early 2020, when it was under 2%.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
Opening the debate, Swinney said the so-called "manosphere" and extreme pornography had "warped views and attitudes in disturbing and profoundly harmful ways".
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
No, I’m embarrassed that my so-called friends would behave so horribly.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
Vocabulary lists containing so-called
Booked
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The Losers Club
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We Are Displaced
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