condescend

Example Sentences

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"When I started coaching women for the first time, I did not condescend to them," said Dorrance.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2025

Don’t question the character of his backers or condescend; appeal to their interests and positive dreams.

From Seattle Times • May 26, 2024

Leaving the ironies to us, she refuses to condescend to the character.

From New York Times • Nov. 10, 2022

Like Hofstadter’s work, “Reality+” is frequently weird, wild and wonderful; it captivates the common reader by refusing to condescend.

From Washington Post • Feb. 11, 2022

“And if I condescend to associate with her, what would you do, father? Throw me in the mines as well?”

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas