coarse words

Example Sentences

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So as I talked about in the book, with respect to coarse words and profanities, there was actually an Obscenities Act.

From Salon • Oct. 22, 2023

Madonna preceded the chants with coarse words for critics of the march.

From The Guardian • Jan. 23, 2017

But Madonna preceded the chants with coarse words for critics of the march.

From Reuters • Jan. 22, 2017

I like that Cheney is not effete – his coarse words reminded me of his blue-collar background, something I relate to and respect.

From US News • Dec. 11, 2015

Scarcely had Magdalen disappeared, when Jane, leading her friend almost in spite of herself, advanced towards the cavaliers through the people, irritated at the coarse words of the escort.

From The Silver Cross or The Carpenter of Nazareth by Sue, Eugène