slander
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"They say that 'C'etait ca ou mourir' was written by an artificial intelligence. That's slander and heresy," Orelien said in a statement Tuesday.
From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 2026
These realities don’t map to every experience yet following the NPC slander to its logical conclusion can be dangerous: declaring that a person’s alleged lack of inner thinking is justification for dismissing their humanity.
From Salon ● Oct. 12, 2026
It’s slander to allege that he’s above us, just because he’s been one of the richest people on the face of the planet.
From Slate ● Oct. 3, 2026
Professor Inger Brodey alleged that the school’s hiring was marred by “improprieties, slander, vindictiveness and manipulation” and accused Mr. Atkins of hiring “candidates who conform to unspoken, homogenous, ideological criteria.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026
The Pittsburg Post scolded, “It is not very manly or very dignified to slander a lady when she is not present.”
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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The Chinese embassy in London said it "strongly opposes" the accusations, calling them "completely fabricated and malicious slanders".
From BBC ● Mar. 25, 2024
Liu Pengyu, a spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in Washington, said the individuals on trial are not Chinese law enforcement and called the charges "nothing but rumors and slanders."
From Reuters ● May 31, 2023
I think for me, just seeing the negativity and all the slanders about me, it just made me feel some type of way, obviously, to be honest.
From New York Times ● Sep. 16, 2021
The Chinese Foreign Ministry called Mr. Pompeo’s comments “pure slanders in total disregard of facts.”
From Washington Times ● Nov. 12, 2019
Have they asked for, or even attempted an explanation, or a refutation of those slanders?
From A History of Oregon, 1792-1849 Drawn From Personal Observation and Authentic Information by William Henry Gray
But when she realizes Iago has slandered Desdemona she turns into an enraged lioness, roundly exposing and condemning him—and Othello—with righteous fury.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 1, 2026
It did not believe, for instance, in the legitimacy of grand juries, and slandered them for refusing to return indictments.
From Slate ● Apr. 3, 2026
Fueling a spat that has shattered ties between the long-allied nations, Gustavo Petro said, "Mr Trump has slandered me and insulted Colombia."
From Barron's ● Oct. 23, 2025
The lawsuit, filed in Miami, names Dow Jones, News Corp and conservative media tycoon Rupert Murdoch, claiming the paper slandered him and violated libel laws.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2025
At Rachel’s burial, Jackson angrily said, “I can and do forgive all my enemies. But those vile wretches who have slandered her must look to God for mercy.”
From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis
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The “Dubai police received a complaint from a car rental office, accusing her of slandering and defaming an employee amidst a dispute over car rental fees,” police said in their statement.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 25, 2023
"You are slandering me incorrectly. What you're saying is dishonest," Kennedy said, pointing angrily in her direction, while the congresswoman declared she was reclaiming her time.
From Salon ● Jul. 20, 2023
This article was well written, not slandering, a little chipper, but told the story of a basketball team that played together, grew together but lost in the biggest game of the year.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 8, 2023
She also accused the prosecutors of lying and slandering her.
From BBC ● Dec. 6, 2022
“I’d rather not ask the obscene motive for this. I’d like to think that you’re attempting to make amends in your simple way for slandering me on my dismal first day with this ludicrous wagon.”
From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole
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