invective
Example Sentences
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He fielded a series of questions on Iran, Cuba and China with a relaxed style and dashes of humor -- and little of the invective that Trump often unleashes in his briefing room appearances.
From Barron's • May 6, 2026
There were plenty of incendiary invective for Ross to pull from.
From Slate • Jan. 13, 2026
The directive from the club is that Rodgers resigned, but reading Desmond's invective, line by line, you have to wonder why did he allow it to get this far down the line?
From BBC • Oct. 27, 2025
Do’s willingness to involve his family in his scheme pointed to his “moral indifference,” prosecutors said, while his campaign of invective against the press aggravated his culpability.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2025
Maybe there wouldn’t be the constant testing or rudeness or invective, because you’d know you were going to be together the next day.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
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