yellow journalism

Example Sentences

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He accused the Telegraph of yellow journalism and “effectively putting words in one’s mouth.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 3, 2023

This style of coverage became known as yellow journalism.

From Textbooks • Jul. 28, 2021

And my trusty World Almanac takes its name from the New York World, a leading purveyor of yellow journalism in the late 1800s.

From Washington Post • Nov. 23, 2020

There are countless examples like this; one doesn't have to look further than the "yellow journalism" of the late 19th century to find exaggerated reporting and shocking headlines designed solely to attract more eyeballs.

From Salon • Jul. 3, 2020

We'll give the morning to studying yellow journalism.

From Captivating Mary Carstairs by Crosby, Raymond Moreau