fighting words
Example Sentences
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It's about one company claiming that another company's defamatory actions caused it to lose business, not about "fighting words" or incitement to violence.
From Salon • Apr. 16, 2023
The union’s fighting words are one reason why the studios are preparing for the worst.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2023
There are exceptions for libel, incitement, obscenity and fighting words, and one for “true threats,” which is at issue in Mr. Counterman’s case.
From New York Times • Feb. 20, 2023
From the typically staid and restrained Department of Justice, these are fighting words.
From Slate • Jan. 27, 2023
Adam has never met Mrs. Schein, so he doesn’t get that implying that Kim is a worrywart is fighting words.
From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman
