appropriating

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

To Palantir’s old guard, the FDE remains as deeply misunderstood as ever, despite its newfound fame — a role that rivals are culturally appropriating while ignoring the often grueling engineering process it entails.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

The memo concluded that Congress still needs to pass “express language appropriating funds for back pay for furloughed employees, or such payments cannot be made.”

From Slate • Oct. 11, 2025

This is not the first time that global brands have been accused to appropriating Indian traditional products without crediting their roots.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2025

China-born Canadian actor Simu Liu, who appeared as the show’s “first celebrity Dragon,” took issue with the business, accusing the founders of culturally appropriating bubble tea.

From Salon • May 17, 2025

The Owner had always believed that there was really only one Talent you needed in this world: The Talent for appropriating other peoples Talents.

From "A Tangle of Knots" by Lisa Graff