gay
Example Sentences
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Lariba said growing up gay in her country often meant trying to survive while navigating societal expectations and silence.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026
Those who were gay - or perceived to be gay - often faced intrusive interrogations, being "outed" to friends and family, and the shame of dishonourable discharge.
From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026
When I was a young, scared little Midwestern gay boy in the closet, it struck fear into my heart.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026
Cutting off gay teenagers, say, from finding likeminded people in their age group could isolate them.
From Slate • Jun. 18, 2026
I certainly deserve it, and not at all because I’m gay.
From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone
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