polemic

Example Sentences

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Instead, I situate my characters in what can seem like a challenging historical context — the period when France controlled a colonial empire — without resorting to caricature or engaging in polemic.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 13, 2023

The term Britpop was coined by journalist Stuart Maconie in a long polemic about the state of guitar music in the April 1993 issue of Select magazine.

From BBC • Jul. 15, 2023

What Rufo is talking about is a classic bait-and-switch — cutting and pasting a polemic from one place into another for a strategic advantage.

From Salon • May 30, 2023

Speaking of paying attention, you have patiently endured my polemic to get to the good news.

From Washington Post • Mar. 28, 2023

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

From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García