sound bite
Example Sentences
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“INAROW62” opens with a “Scott Pilgrim” sound bite, continuing a reference point Díaz previously explored on the “Sayonara” track “Ramona Flowers” — named after the titular character’s edgy female love interest.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 22, 2026
Nevertheless, the academics tried to offer careful, nuanced answers to hypothetical questions and ended up on the wrong end of a sound bite.
From Slate ● Jan. 10, 2024
"An empty slogan won't pay decent wages, false promises won't build secure homes, and a sound bite won't empower local people and local communities to take control of their futures."
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2023
That does not fit into a sound bite, which explains why the general public and commentariot are not engaging with those questions and themes.
From Salon ● Jul. 3, 2023
I overhear the sound bite about the Petrakises’ lawyer while I wait for another lecture from my guidance counselor about not living up to my potential.
From "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson
