speak ill of
Example Sentences
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“I’ve never heard anyone speak ill of him. It’s always been complimentary. It’s just that he has no experience.”
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2024
Bending disclosure rules is, to his mind, perpetually justified by the desire to shield his good name from any scoundrels who would dare speak ill of him.
From Slate • May 8, 2023
“Thou shalt not speak ill of any fellow Republican,” the future 40th president advised his peers.
From Washington Times • Feb. 9, 2023
“Nobody would speak ill of Arthur. Arthur’s a nice guy.”
From New York Times • Jul. 9, 2022
“Let’s not speak ill of the dead, no matter how hideous their fashion sense,” Taylor instructed.
From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray
