derogatory
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As the head of government of a country that considers itself culturally Catholic, she also described Donald Trump's recent derogatory remarks about the Pope as "unacceptable".
From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026
He said both appear unlikely, but “the greater risk is some derogatory change, rather than some salutary change.”
From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026
In an interview with The Times on Tuesday, Vorhis called Hale’s claims false and derogatory.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 27, 2026
I grew up calling it elaichi with such disdain that those unfamiliar with its English translation would’ve thought it was something utterly derogatory.
From Salon • Jan. 25, 2026
When I complained at the dinner table, Papa yelled at me and told me to never, ever say anything derogatory about the Soviets.
From "Between Shades of Gray" by Ruta Sepetys
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