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It’s not “human cockfighting,” as John McCain termed it in 1996 while pushing for a ban on the sport—preliminary research suggests that both football and boxing cause more brain damage than MMA.

From Slate • Jun. 14, 2026

His strong voice and dark, brooding looks led to a wave what was termed at the time Bruelmania.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Prosecutors had asked for a stiff sentence for what they termed a “massive fraud” that involved hundreds of thousands of victims.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

One commentator termed this stock melt-up the “bliss trade.”

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

I publicly wondered whether a person like me should really be termed a minority.

From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez