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disparagingly

[dih-spar-i-jing-lee] / dɪˈspær ɪ dʒɪŋ li /


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These sorts of changes have been seen across the UK and are referred to, sometimes disparagingly, as the "Boriswave."

From BBC Jun. 14, 2026

One record exec at the time disparagingly called it a “rock version of a corporate merger.”

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 14, 2025

As many have noted disparagingly, Netflix’s recent extension of the Sussexes’ deal is still a multi-year affair, but now only gives Netflix a first-look option on future Archewell productions.

From Salon Aug. 27, 2025

He has quoted the Fed’s Twitter posts disparagingly.

From New York Times Apr. 11, 2023

“You’ve got to wonder about a coach who speaks so disparagingly about his player, Reggie. Not exactly the kind of guy you want to mentor kids.”

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan




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