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
If the yellow journalism of the 19th century can be defined by the sensationalistic “if it bleeds, it leads” mentality, pink slime is the opposite.
From Washington Post • Aug. 12, 2022
This style of coverage became known as yellow journalism.
From Textbooks • Jul. 28, 2021
It was founded by its proprietor, Mr. Benjamin White, as an antidote to yellow journalism.
From Psmith, Journalist by Wodehouse, P. G. (Pelham Grenville)
