discriminate against
Example Sentences
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“American corporations are on notice: you will face our aggressive enforcement if you use race or national origin to discriminate against qualified Americans,” acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
It will be illegal for landlords and agents to discriminate against would-be tenants who receive benefits or who have children.
From BBC • Oct. 27, 2025
It also cautioned that ad hoc trade deals "would not meaningfully reduce trade policy uncertainty" and could trigger "tit-for-tat dynamics" if they discriminate against third countries.
From Barron's • Oct. 14, 2025
That requirement aimed to ensure that new laws would not discriminate against Black voters, whether intentionally or unintentionally.
From Salon • Oct. 3, 2025
He is suspicious and distrustful of others, tends to feel that others discriminate against him, and feels that others are unfair to him and do not understand him.
From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote
