yellow journalism
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And by the way, this is the second important lesson he learned from the U.S.—the power of sensationalism, yellow journalism.
From Slate • Mar. 2, 2026
He accused the Telegraph of yellow journalism and “effectively putting words in one’s mouth.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 3, 2023
The slogan, an obvious riff on the Gray Lady’s 19th-century retort to yellow journalism, seems custom-made for Olumide Shokunbi and Spice Kitchen.
From Washington Post • Apr. 4, 2022
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
It was truly the dawn of yellow journalism.
From The Making of an American by Riis, Jacob A. (Jacob August)
