coining

Example Sentences

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He adopted it last year after his daughter prevailed upon him through the writings of Holocaust survivor and lawyer Raphael Lemkin, credited with coining the term.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

“Our fans’ love for McDonald’s beverages runs deep, from rallying for the return of Hi-C Orange Lavaburst to coining the iconic ‘Spicy Sprite,’” McDonald’s said in a statement to Barron’s.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

He was someone who took time to get to know the fans and the area, coining the phrase 'first the points, then the pints', and the club is unlikely to have that again.

From BBC • Nov. 2, 2025

But even after coining R&Bieber in 2019, he’s struggled to be taken seriously.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 11, 2025

A backpack was coining through the hole, followed by Diana’s head, as Cas turned and made for Mrs. Radke’s chemistry room.

From "Time Bomb" by Joelle Charbonneau