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

Shales did not condescend to his thumbs-up-or-down responsibilities.

From New York Times • Jan. 17, 2024

There’s a magic mailbox involved; it’s really dumb and also really great, and the two stars never once condescend to the material.

From Washington Post • Mar. 24, 2023

“He has no right to condescend to us is all I’m saying,” Alaska said, continuing her conversation with the Colonel.

From "Looking for Alaska" by John Green