profanity
Example Sentences
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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
Older adults were more likely than younger adults to consider it impolite to curse out loud, visibly display profanity or wear headphones or earbuds while talking to someone in person.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2025
We were not allowed profanity or even obvious sarcasm, but Bailey looped his language around his tongue and issued it out to Mother in alum drops.
From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou
Vocabulary lists containing profanity
"Only Daughter" and "Calling a Foul"
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Odd One Out
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The Red Pony
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