lewd
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Speaking to the BBC outside, while some people described it as inappropriate or "lewd", many others, including those with young children, were relaxed about its presence.
From BBC • Sep. 20, 2024
The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board will immediately suspend enforcement of its lewd conduct rule after inspections at Seattle LGBTQ+ nightlife venues last weekend drew sharp criticism from community members.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 1, 2024
"Even if they were, it's not grounds for removing a liquor license. Drag is not lewd, nor is it a public nuisance as the state claims."
From Salon • Mar. 17, 2023
I found a devout grandma in Virginia trying to tell her grandson that his lewd tweets break her heart—but she didn’t @, and he didn’t follow her.
From Slate • Dec. 12, 2022
“Because you’re horrible. You’re loud and lewd and...treacherous. Brum warned us that Grisha could be charming.”
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
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