propaganda

Example Sentences

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Had the crew member been captured, Iran would have had a point of leverage with the U.S. and a valuable wartime propaganda prize.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

She laid blame on social media, saying the internet was a "breeding ground" that made it possible for major powers to persuade people to "engage in espionage and spread propaganda" in exchange for payment.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

"We hope the American people will continue to support our mission to produce journalism, not propaganda," she told the Associated Press news agency.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

James J. Kimble, a communication professor and propaganda historian at Seton Hall University, said U.S. presidents have “by and large” struck a respectful tone in wartime, though there are some exceptions.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

The document, created by the Labor Department to commemorate the centennial of the Emancipation Proclamation, certainly also served as another propaganda tool for the US government to improve its image on racial relations.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly