use profanity
Example Sentences
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This is a novel where the characters use profanity so little that in the dark moments when they do, one remembers why the words are considered profane.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026
After the game, Hill told reporters that he was not disrespectful toward the officers and did not use profanity.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2024
Lupe Rodriguez, the coach of Pharr-San Juan-Alamo, said that he had heard no cursing and had never known Gracia to use profanity.
From New York Times ● Jul. 12, 2021
Caballero and Shoblom were unaware that Kirkpatrick was wearing glasses with a built-in video camera, which showed Kirkpatrick did not use profanity.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 3, 2019
He looks at Amu, not wanting to use profanity in front of him.
From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali
