derogatory
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“Their intent was to disseminate false and derogatory information about Ms. Comans as widely as possible.”
From Salon ● Oct. 16, 2026
Justice Elena Kagan, dissenting from the court’s ruling, cited numerous derogatory statements that Trump has made about Haiti.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026
The 55-year-old was among the first recruits to LIV Golf, despite making derogatory comments about the Saudi Arabian backers of the breakaway tour.
From BBC ● Jun. 12, 2026
At one point, Peter Grossman said he could not recall a derogatory comment he had made about Nancy Iskander to his wife.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 2026
He had drawn a derogatory statement from George.
From "Of Mice and Men" by John Steinbeck
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