sensationalism

Example Sentences

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Brundage, like many at the time, chose sensationalism to stimulate sales.

From The Wall Street Journal

Asked for comment, Tricia McLaughlin, Homeland Security assistant secretary for public affairs, described The Times’ questions as “sensationalism” and added “only the media would describe standard agency personnel changes as a ‘massive shakeup.’”

From Los Angeles Times

It’s angering, and rightfully so, but watching three young children grapple with the realization that their mother is gone backs “The Perfect Neighbor” right up to the line of rubbernecking sensationalism.

From Salon

Instead, the American and British public gorged on the sensationalism because that was the supposedly “official” record.

From Salon

She notes that while a degree of sensationalism is expected as channels compete for viewership, "the jingoistic and irresponsible coverage" of the conflict was unprecedented in its intensity — and unlike anything she had witnessed before.

From BBC