rhetoric

Example Sentences

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China has moved well beyond rhetoric: childbirth is now effectively free under the insurance system, and reimbursement for assisted reproductive services has been expanding rapidly.

From Barron's

The author argues that Bovino’s inflammatory rhetoric and theatrical enforcement style backfired, with his unsubstantiated claim that slain ICU nurse Alex Pretti wanted to “massacre law enforcement” particularly damaging public perception of immigration enforcement efforts.

From Los Angeles Times

In an effort to stand out and make it through to a June runoff, many candidates are amping up the rhetoric.

From Barron's

Analysts say the conflict has strengthened hardliners in Tehran where the rhetoric is defiant and increasingly confident.

From Barron's

Consequently, there is a growing disconnect between rhetoric and action.

From MarketWatch