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rhetoric

[ret-er-ik] / ˈrɛt ər ɪk /


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Three months later, I published a mea culpa, in which I renounced my support for Trump and apologized for my hurtful deeds and rhetoric.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

Despite the pointed rhetoric, Sheinbaum has stopped short of accusing Trump directly of trying to destabilize her government.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Cases like Kelver’s expose key contradictions at the heart of our cherished rhetoric of armed self-defense.

From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026

In recent years though, the communist authorities in Vietnam have dialled down the anti-Chinese rhetoric, and worked hard to build closer relations with Beijing.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

In the next line—“I come to bury Caesar, not to praise him”—he plays the anti-rhetoric rhetoric card.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith




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