expletive

Example Sentences

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“A lunatic was wildly screaming expletives in a complete fit of rage, and the president gave an appropriate and unambiguous response,” said Steven Cheung, White House communications director.

From The Wall Street Journal

The president's public use of expletives have attracted headlines in the past - for example, when discussing the relationship between Iran and Israel last June.

From BBC

Yes, I’ve washed my husband’s feet when he couldn’t bend down, been the only parent at preschool dropoff and pickup, and advocated on Marty’s behalf to his health insurance with only a few choice expletives.

From Los Angeles Times

In April, the chief executive of RH, formerly known as Restoration Hardware, reacted with an expletive as he watched his company's stock tumble, in response to a major tariff announcement from the White House.

From BBC

Chabria: As someone known to routinely curse in polite society, I’m not one to judge an expletive.

From Los Angeles Times