parroted
Example Sentences
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The expenses that Pentagon officials cited in congressional testimony and that then were parroted in media coverage are much lower than the costs the U.S. public will be forced to pay.
From MarketWatch ● May 28, 2026
Fittingly, “Collective” has more than one protagonist, although its principal hero is Catalin Tolontan, a journalist at a sports newspaper who asks tough questions of bureaucrats who appear used to having their official line parroted.
From New York Times ● Jan. 30, 2024
She said some newer trustees have parroted this language.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 2, 2023
Scott parroted this point in his opening statement Tuesday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 17, 2023
Coach could keep shouting at us until we all parroted back what he wanted, but I knew English and Shannon answered because they had to, not because they wanted to.
From "All American Boys" by Jason Reynolds
