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profanity

[pruh-fan-i-tee, proh-] / prəˈfæn ɪ ti, proʊ- /


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But a new report from the Washington Post quantifies what many people have sensed: Trump’s use of profanity, insults and combative language has grown much worse since his return to power in January 2025.

From Salon • May 26, 2026

She said she volunteered in November to mediate the meetings, instructing residents to wait their turn to speak or rephrase their questions without profanity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 11, 2026

More recent performers have included this past year's headliner Kendrick Lamar, the rapper who cut out profanity but still performed a viral diss track of his rival Drake.

From Barron's • Oct. 22, 2025

After the game, Hill told reporters that he was not disrespectful toward the officers and did not use profanity.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 8, 2024

It stops me in my tracks because I never hear her use profanity.

From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone




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