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polemic

[puh-lem-ik, poh-] / pəˈlɛm ɪk, poʊ- /




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These charming scenes show that championing one’s identity need not always be polemic.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

It linked to a short film: a 20-minute polemic against the emptiness of modern life, a lament for a vanished world of hierarchies and heroism.

From BBC • Sep. 19, 2024

But if you’re a fan of Everett’s unsparing truth-telling, you’re likely to be disappointed by this sweetened version of his polemic.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 19, 2023

This usefully allows the material to be less of a period piece — because, happily for Sister Helen, her polemic is somewhat dated.

From New York Times • Sep. 27, 2023

It’s as if Rogelio’s response has justified every polemic.

From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García




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