curse word
Example Sentences
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“She overheard me learning how to say curse words,” he recalled.
From New York Times
Barber, who had a notoriously glitchy internet connection, would often uncensor himself and let out a string of curse words when he got disconnected from a rehearsal.
From Seattle Times
“If I was a fan I’d be really excited by that Fast Nine qualifying,” said Herta, who then muttered a curse word when he learned his starting position earned him an 8 a.m.
From Seattle Times
He made sure to get one curse word in.
From Washington Post
Stanley responds, using a curse word, “Why don’t you get rid of Narcan and when people overdose, you let them die.”
From Washington Times
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