sensationalism
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How, after all, did the legend of Ape Canyon arise in the first place, if not through media sensationalism?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
Exiled Tibetans and advocacy groups have accused China of heavily underreporting the death toll from devastating flooding in border regions with Nepal, claims Beijing rejected as "malicious smearing and sensationalism".
From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026
“Out of respect for her loved ones, the speculation and sensationalism of her death needs to end until the facts can be released from the investigation.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2026
And by the way, this is the second important lesson he learned from the U.S.—the power of sensationalism, yellow journalism.
From Slate ● Mar. 2, 2026
Clever, extremely industrious, he talked loudly and rapidly with a Bronx accent and was proud of his bent for sensationalism.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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