sound bite
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But a war can’t be explained in a sound bite or a social-media post.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 9, 2026
But it’s also a show with a sound bite archive spanning decades which includes such hits as “Jane, you ignorant slut,” from a late-’70s “Weekend Update” sketch starring Dan Aykroyd and Jane Curtin.
From Salon ● Oct. 14, 2026
He went on for a moment, but what’s actually going on is far too complicated for a debate sound bite, and the moderators soon cut both candidates’ microphones, which was allowed by the rules.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2024
Another consideration is that the Manhattan case, which is being brought by the Manhattan district attorney, Alvin Bragg, is not easily explained in a sound bite or a 30-second ad.
From New York Times ● Apr. 15, 2024
I overhear the sound bite about the Petrakises’ lawyer while I wait for another lecture from my guidance counselor about not living up to my potential.
From "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson
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